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GL5 3RS

Rodborough Avenue

Rodborough

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Overview

Postcode GL5 3RS is located in an urban city, within the Rodborough ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Rodborough & Thrupp area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bank Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Rodborough & Thrupp has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rodborough & Thrupp has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.8%

Approximately 14.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rodborough & Thrupp is £60,027 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from GL5 3RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Rodborough & Thrupp near GL5 3RS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL5 3RS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 3RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBank GardensSmallWalking directions to Bank Gardens

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
2,809.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
18.47(+179%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.47(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.17(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-19%)
Drugs
4.62(+141%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
87.58%
Other White
20
6.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.17%
Other
4
1.24%
Bangladeshi
2
0.62%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
48.25%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.62%
No qualifications
25
9.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
40%
Owns outright
35
25.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.81%
Other social rented
19
14.07%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.44%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Rodborough

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£383
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£294K – £513K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Rodborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rodborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£532,500£438
Semi-Detached28£348,750£382
Terraced8£260,600£364
Flats1£190,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rodborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381,250£115,000£221,250£200,000
2017£415,750£112,000£220,000£187,500
2018£368,500£100,000£237,500£192,500
2019£377,000£112,500£245,000£195,000
2020£450,000£101,000£262,000£273,500
2021£400,000£141,000£285,000£258,000
2022£503,000£121,500£351,750£298,000
2023£457,250£149,500£308,750£320,000
2024£525,000£135,000£300,000£272,500
2025£497,500£180,000£327,500£256,200
2026£557,500£360,000£236,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rodborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£218£272£259
2017£319£247£282£254
2018£328£220£279£269
2019£316£264£282£277
2020£332£263£300£228
2021£337£258£347£264
2022£393£296£362£328
2023£417£281£383£356
2024£412£311£392£327
2025£381£286£382£367
2026£478£378£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rodborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rodborough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 3RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 3RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202518, Rodborough Avenue, Stroud, GL5 3RSDetachedFreehold£730,000
21 May 20259, Rodborough Avenue, Stroud, GL5 3RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
31 Jan 2025Flat, 5, Oak Drive, Stroud, GL5 3STFlatsLeasehold£180,000
04 Jul 2025Croxden, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£675,000
03 Feb 202624, Kings Road, Stroud, GL5 3SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£347,500

Schools

In the GL5 3RS postcode area, located within Rodborough & Thrupp, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 3RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRodborough Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSt Rose's Special SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 3RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 3RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBath Road Stores60 Bath Road, Stroud, GL5 3JYWalking directions to Bath Road Stores
0.3 miOne StopRussell Street, Stroud, GL5 3AJWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miTesco ExpressMerrywalks, Stroud, GL5 1RRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTescoStratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AGWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miK'n'G Convenience2 Threadneedle Street, Stroud, GL5 1AFWalking directions to K'n'G Convenience

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 3RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Katy Hofmann

Rodborough - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Nigel Andrew Prenter

Rodborough - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Opher

Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictStroudE07000082
Parliamentary ConstituencyStroudE14001529
WardRodboroughE05013194
ParishRodboroughE04013009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rodborough & ThruppE02004657
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stroud 007BE01022394
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 3RS

Is GL5 3RS (Rodborough & Thrupp) safe?

The area around GL5 3RS records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near GL5 3RS?

The median sale price around GL5 3RS in Rodborough & Thrupp is £360,000 (about £383 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL5 3RS?

There are 12 schools close to GL5 3RS, including Rodborough Community Primary School (Good), The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Rose's Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL5 3RS?

The closest station to GL5 3RS is Stroud (Gloucs), about 411 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 3RS?

GL5 3RS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,857 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL5 3RS (Rodborough & Thrupp) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 3RS is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Katy Hofmann (Labour Party) and Nigel Andrew Prenter (Labour Party).

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.