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GL5 3EB

Strachans Close

Stroud Central

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Overview

Postcode GL5 3EB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jack Russell Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Stroud Town has an average 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.

Crime level

8/10

Stroud Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Stroud Town is £50,718 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from GL5 3EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Stroud Town near GL5 3EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL5 3EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 3EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJack Russell ParkSmallWalking directions to Jack Russell Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
1,120.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.29(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.49(+78%)
Public order
11.59(+77%)
Other theft
9.93(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(+2%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
90.54%
Other White
12
3.44%
Other Asian
5
1.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.86%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
41.49%
Level 3 (A level)
58
20.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.06%
No qualifications
28
9.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
37.25%
Owns outright
52
33.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
20.26%
Shared ownership
7
4.58%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.96%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Stroud Central

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£298
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £340K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stroud Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£475,350£304
Semi-Detached12£342,500£325
Terraced5£280,000£338
Flats20£169,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stroud Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stroud Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 3EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 3EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 202518, Strachans Close, Stroud, GL5 3EBTerracedFreehold£235,000
08 Aug 2025112, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
15 Dec 20256, John Harper Close, Stroud, GL5 4HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
20 Jun 20253, John Harper Close, Stroud, GL5 4HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
11 Mar 20251, John Harper Close, Stroud, GL5 4HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the GL5 3EB postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 3EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryStroud High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryMarling SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRodborough Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 3EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 3EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBath Road Stores60 Bath Road, Stroud, GL5 3JYWalking directions to Bath Road Stores
0.3 miLidlDudbridge Road, Stroud, GL5 3EYWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miTescoStratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AGWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miTesco Express106 Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTescoStroud, GL5 4AGWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stroud district (2025-26).

Band A£1,580
Band B£1,843
Band C£2,106
Band D£2,369
Band E£2,896
Band F£3,422
Band G£3,949
Band H£4,739

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL5 3EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cate James-Hodges

Stroud Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Green Party

Member of parliament

Simon Opher

Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictStroudE07000082
Parliamentary ConstituencyStroudE14001529
WardStroud CentralE05010986
ParishStroudE04013012
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stroud TownE02004656
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stroud 006FE01034803
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 3EB

Is GL5 3EB (Stroud Town) safe?

The area around GL5 3EB records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near GL5 3EB?

The median sale price around GL5 3EB in Stroud Town is £255,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL5 3EB?

There are 12 schools close to GL5 3EB, including Stroud High School (Outstanding), Marling School (Outstanding) and Rodborough Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL5 3EB?

The closest station to GL5 3EB is Stroud (Gloucs), about 852 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 3EB?

GL5 3EB scores 5 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).

Who represents GL5 3EB (Stroud Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 3EB is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cate James-Hodges (Green Party).

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Data Sources

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.