Postcode GL5 3BL is located in an urban city, within the Stroud Central ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Stroud Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 344.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stroud Town is £50,718 per year. The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Park Gardens.
Stroud Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Stroud Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 344.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stroud Town is £50,718 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from GL5 3BL.
Stroud Town near GL5 3BL 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 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Stroud (Gloucs) | N/A | Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Park Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Park Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Bank Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bank Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Pocket Park |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Stroud Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £689,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £475,350 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £342,500 | £325 |
| Terraced | 5 | £280,000 | £338 |
| Flats | 20 | £169,000 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318,750 | £135,000 | £215,000 | £202,000 |
| 2017 | £299,995 | £133,000 | £260,000 | £217,250 |
| 2018 | £322,750 | £133,000 | £254,500 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £307,500 | £119,975 | £205,000 | £225,000 |
| 2020 | £461,750 | £123,750 | £250,000 | £230,000 |
| 2021 | £546,500 | £137,500 | £312,500 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £138,000 | £380,000 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £503,500 | £158,100 | £297,500 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £115,000 | £318,750 | £329,250 |
| 2025 | £525,000 | £175,000 | £352,500 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £70,000 | £336,500 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £217 | £232 | £256 | £243 |
| 2017 | £250 | £228 | £269 | £235 |
| 2018 | £283 | £238 | £229 | £265 |
| 2019 | £242 | £215 | £217 | £248 |
| 2020 | £310 | £245 | £259 | £269 |
| 2021 | £325 | £231 | £257 | £263 |
| 2022 | £415 | £221 | £356 | £285 |
| 2023 | £380 | £273 | £334 | £273 |
| 2024 | £351 | £277 | £343 | £297 |
| 2025 | £314 | £265 | £339 | £316 |
| 2026 | £294 | £151 | £304 | £407 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 3BL.
In the GL5 3BL postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Russell Street, Stroud, GL5 3AJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | K'n'G Convenience | 2 Threadneedle Street, Stroud, GL5 1AF | Walking directions to K'n'G Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | High Street, Stroud, GL5 1AX | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Unit 10 Union Street, Stroud, GL5 2JT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Merrywalks, Stroud, GL5 1RR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cate James-Hodges
Stroud Central - Elected 1 May 2025
Simon Opher
Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL5 3BL records about 344 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around GL5 3BL in Stroud Town is £255,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to GL5 3BL, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), St Martins Centre (St Roses School) (Good) and St Rose's Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL5 3BL is Stroud (Gloucs), about 76 m away.
GL5 3BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,490 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 3BL is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cate James-Hodges (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.