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GL5 4EH

Jack Russell Close

Stroud Central

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Detailed insights for GL5 4EH

Overview

Postcode GL5 4EH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stratford Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

17.3%

Approximately 17.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from GL5 4EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stroud Town near GL5 4EH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL5 4EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 4EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miStratford ParkLargeWalking directions to Stratford Park
0 miJack Russell ParkSmallWalking directions to Jack Russell Park

Area Profile

Population
507
Population density
3,091.5 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
401
79.41%
Other White
45
8.91%
Indian
12
2.38%
Other Asian
6
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.19%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
169
45.19%
Level 3 (A level)
73
19.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
9.63%
No qualifications
28
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
33.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
25.22%
Other social rented
38
16.81%
Owns outright
36
15.93%
Shared ownership
12
5.31%
Total households: 226

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jan 202611, Jack Russell Close, Stroud, GL5 4EHFlatsLeasehold£185,000
19 Dec 202539, Jack Russell Close, Stroud, GL5 4EHFlatsLeasehold£165,000
05 Dec 202519, Jack Russell Close, Stroud, GL5 4EHFlatsLeasehold£168,000
02 Jun 202545, Jack Russell Close, Stroud, GL5 4EHFlatsLeasehold£175,000
31 Mar 202510, Jack Russell Close, Stroud, GL5 4EHFlatsLeasehold£175,000

Schools

In the GL5 4EH postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 4EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryStroud High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryMarling SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryCallowell Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 4EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 4EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express106 Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTescoStroud, GL5 4AGWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miTescoStratford Road, Stroud, 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 4EH, 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 Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 4EH

Is GL5 4EH (Stroud Town) safe?

The area around GL5 4EH 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 4EH?

The median sale price around GL5 4EH 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 4EH?

There are 14 schools close to GL5 4EH, including Stroud High School (Outstanding), Marling School (Outstanding) and Callowell Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL5 4EH?

The closest station to GL5 4EH is Stroud (Gloucs), about 888 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 4EH?

GL5 4EH 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 4EH (Stroud Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 4EH 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.