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GL5 4JY

Hillfield

Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill

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Overview

Postcode GL5 4JY 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 0.8 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
13.4%
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

13.4%

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.

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 70 ft away from GL5 4JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Stroud Town near GL5 4JY 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 4JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 4JY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJack Russell ParkSmallWalking directions to Jack Russell Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
3,038.2 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
311
88.1%
Other White
21
5.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.85%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.57%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
39.02%
Level 3 (A level)
61
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.77%
No qualifications
41
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
41.55%
Owns with a mortgage
46
32.39%
Social rents from council
18
12.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.56%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill

Median price£307,500
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £408K

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.

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 Farmhill and Paganhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£430,000£387
Semi-Detached10£292,500£350
Terraced8£280,000£314
Flats1£120,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Oct 202554, Marling Crescent, Stroud, GL5 4LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
14 Feb 20256, Marling Crescent, Stroud, GL5 4LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
16 Feb 20262, Bridge Cottage, Paganhill Lane, Stroud, GL5 4JUTerracedFreehold£280,000
31 Jan 20254, Alma Terrace, Stroud, GL5 4ARTerracedFreehold£260,000
14 Nov 2025A S Cooke & Co Ltd, Stroud, GL5 4ASOtherFreehold£213,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 4JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryMarling SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryStroud High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryArchway SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 4JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express106 Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidlDudbridge Road, Stroud, GL5 3EYWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food16 Cashes Green Road, Stroud, GL5 4JEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 4JY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shyama Ananthan

Stroud Farmhill & Paganhill - 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
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 4JY

Is GL5 4JY (Stroud Town) safe?

The area around GL5 4JY 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 4JY?

The median sale price around GL5 4JY in Stroud Town is £307,500 (about £345 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL5 4JY?

There are 12 schools close to GL5 4JY, including Marling School (Outstanding), Stroud High School (Outstanding) and Archway School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL5 4JY?

The closest station to GL5 4JY is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1,297 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 4JY?

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

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 4JY is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shyama Ananthan (Labour 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.