Postcode GL5 4HJ is located in an urban city, within the Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stratford Park.
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.
Stroud Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from GL5 4HJ.
Stroud Town near GL5 4HJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Stroud (Gloucs) | N/A | Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stratford Park | Large | Walking directions to Stratford Park |
| 0.2 mi | Jack Russell Park | Small | Walking directions to Jack Russell Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £345 per square foot) in Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £430,000 | £387 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £292,500 | £350 |
| Terraced | 8 | £280,000 | £314 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £362,000 | £186,250 | £187,000 |
| 2017 | £341,000 | £235,000 | £193,500 |
| 2018 | — | £204,250 | £193,750 |
| 2019 | £345,000 | £260,000 | £186,750 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £242,000 | £227,001 |
| 2021 | £523,000 | £230,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £585,000 | £279,750 | £262,500 |
| 2023 | £339,950 | £290,000 | £280,000 |
| 2024 | £430,000 | £278,000 | £245,000 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £302,500 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £560,000 | £266,000 | £297,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £244 | £206 |
| 2017 | £289 | £240 | £205 |
| 2018 | — | £239 | £269 |
| 2019 | £305 | £267 | £260 |
| 2020 | £327 | £265 | £227 |
| 2021 | £356 | £285 | £270 |
| 2022 | £326 | £367 | £297 |
| 2023 | £430 | £331 | £316 |
| 2024 | £334 | £337 | £264 |
| 2025 | £361 | £350 | £306 |
| 2026 | £278 | £412 | £374 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4HJ.
In the GL5 4HJ postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 4HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 106 Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Dudbridge Road, Stroud, GL5 3EY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 16 Cashes Green Road, Stroud, GL5 4JE | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Stroud, GL5 4AG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4AG | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 4HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shyama Ananthan
Stroud Farmhill & Paganhill - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Opher
Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL5 4HJ 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.
The median sale price around GL5 4HJ in Stroud Town is £307,500 (about £345 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to GL5 4HJ, including Marling School (Outstanding), Stroud High School (Outstanding) and Archway School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL5 4HJ is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1,176 m away.
GL5 4HJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 4HJ is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shyama Ananthan (Labour 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.