Postcode GL5 2SW is located in an urban city, within the Thrupp ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Rodborough & Thrupp area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rodborough & Thrupp is £60,027 per year. The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Thrupp Park.
Rodborough & Thrupp has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Rodborough & Thrupp has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rodborough & Thrupp is £60,027 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL5 2SW.
Rodborough & Thrupp near GL5 2SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thrupp Park | Small | Walking directions to Thrupp Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £390 per square foot) in Thrupp area, with individual transactions ranging from £246,650 up to £1,465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £445,000 | £423 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £360,000 | £391 |
| Terraced | 8 | £338,750 | £368 |
| Flats | 3 | £286,000 | £359 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £370,000 | £118,750 | £270,000 | £208,000 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £152,000 | £267,500 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £510,000 | £74,500 | £255,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | £424,000 | £255,000 | £283,000 | £241,000 |
| 2020 | £540,000 | £150,000 | £425,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | £585,000 | £340,000 | £326,500 | £270,000 |
| 2022 | £560,000 | £178,000 | £362,500 | £412,500 |
| 2023 | £577,750 | £132,500 | £333,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £160,000 | £310,000 | £260,500 |
| 2025 | £525,000 | £289,250 | £357,750 | £338,250 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £275,000 | £435,000 | £342,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305 | £224 | £230 | £280 |
| 2017 | £315 | £272 | £247 | £251 |
| 2018 | £323 | £177 | £293 | £278 |
| 2019 | £299 | £308 | £323 | £280 |
| 2020 | £319 | £260 | £300 | £295 |
| 2021 | £395 | £332 | £333 | £279 |
| 2022 | £394 | £318 | £366 | £396 |
| 2023 | £446 | £300 | £280 | £362 |
| 2024 | £427 | £291 | £324 | £563 |
| 2025 | £414 | £363 | £394 | £383 |
| 2026 | £442 | £332 | £419 | £383 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 2SW.
In the GL5 2SW postcode area, located within Rodborough & Thrupp, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 2SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brimscombe Newsagents | London Road, Stroud, GL5 2QE | Walking directions to Brimscombe Newsagents |
Annual council tax rates for Stroud district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL5 2SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Elliott-Boult
Thrupp - Elected 5 Mar 2026
Simon Opher
Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL5 2SW records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around GL5 2SW in Rodborough & Thrupp is £385,000 (about £390 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to GL5 2SW, including Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School (Good), Thrupp School (Good) and Amberley Parochial School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL5 2SW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,145 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 2SW is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Elliott-Boult (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.