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GL5 4JU

Paganhill Lane

Stroud Central

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Overview

Postcode GL5 4JU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field.

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 23 ft away from GL5 4JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Stroud Town near GL5 4JU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL5 4JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 4JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen Elizabeth II Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field
0.4 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 20262, Bridge Cottage, Paganhill Lane, Stroud, GL5 4JUTerracedFreehold£280,000
20 Mar 2026Sunnymead, Brewery Yard, Stroud, GL5 4JWSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
06 Jun 20252, Brewery Cottages, Brewery Yard, Stroud, GL5 4JWTerracedFreehold£244,000
13 Oct 202554, Marling Crescent, Stroud, GL5 4LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
14 Feb 20256, Marling Crescent, Stroud, GL5 4LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the GL5 4JU postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 4JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryMarling SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryStroud High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 4JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 4JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express106 Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLidlDudbridge Road, Stroud, GL5 3EYWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food16 Cashes Green Road, Stroud, GL5 4JEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miSainsbury'sDudbridge Hill, Stroud, GL5 3HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miLondisDudbridge Hill, Stroud, GL5 3HFWalking directions to Londis

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 4JU, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 4JU

Is GL5 4JU (Stroud Town) safe?

The area around GL5 4JU 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 4JU?

The median sale price around GL5 4JU 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 4JU?

There are 12 schools close to GL5 4JU, including Marling School (Outstanding), Stroud High School (Outstanding) and St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL5 4JU?

The closest station to GL5 4JU is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1,339 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 4JU?

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

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 4JU is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cate James-Hodges (Green 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.