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GL5 4QU

Harper Road

Cainscross

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Overview

Postcode GL5 4QU is located in an urban city, within the Cainscross ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Ebley & Randwick area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ebley & Randwick is £50,555 per year. The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Finns Way.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ebley & Randwick has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ebley & Randwick has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.8%

Approximately 38.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ebley & Randwick is £50,555 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL5 4QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Ebley & Randwick near GL5 4QU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 4QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miFinns WaySmallWalking directions to Finns Way

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
4,897.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.18(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.58(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-31%)
Other theft
3.83(-32%)
Other crime
3.19(+93%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
92.63%
Other White
14
4.49%
African
2
0.64%
Other Black
2
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
24.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
18.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18.22%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
33.81%
Owns outright
35
25.18%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.47%
Other social rented
7
5.04%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Cainscross

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£329
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £339K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £329 per square foot) in Cainscross area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cainscross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£360,000£363
Semi-Detached32£290,000£341
Terraced20£247,000£295
Flats14£148,750£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cainscross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cainscross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£136,000£200,250£189,000
2017£326,700£136,000£208,000£199,975
2018£349,975£135,000£225,000£232,250
2019£319,000£138,000£233,500£238,000
2020£343,000£135,000£216,250£209,000
2021£362,000£145,000£250,000£236,500
2022£430,000£177,500£289,000£265,000
2023£367,500£162,250£277,500£262,500
2024£450,000£175,000£297,500£275,000
2025£422,000£180,000£285,000£264,750
2026£312,500£150,000£280,000£231,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cainscross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cainscross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£214£231£207
2017£264£250£240£238
2018£262£235£266£234
2019£288£206£261£211
2020£284£231£266£234
2021£333£228£297£265
2022£350£258£317£311
2023£367£269£306£316
2024£326£275£317£324
2025£382£274£337£292
2026£374£334£333£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cainscross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202628, Harper Road, Stroud, GL5 4NGDetachedFreehold£262,500
24 Mar 202635, Queens Drive, Stroud, GL5 4NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
31 Oct 202535, Queens Drive, Stroud, GL5 4NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
21 Feb 202533, Queens Drive, Stroud, GL5 4NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
12 Jun 202549, Elm Road, Stroud, GL5 4NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the GL5 4QU postcode area, located within Ebley & Randwick, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 4QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCashes Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryArchway SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFoxmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 4QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 4QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express106 Stratford Road, Stroud, GL5 4ANWalking directions to Tesco Express
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 4QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Mathews

Cainscross - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Elizabeth Ross Stanley

Cainscross - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Fraser Dahdouh

Cainscross - 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
WardCainscrossE05013212
ParishCainscrossE04013025
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ebley & RandwickE02004654
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stroud 004DE01022358
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2010-10-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 4QU

Is GL5 4QU (Ebley & Randwick) safe?

The area around GL5 4QU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL5 4QU?

The median sale price around GL5 4QU in Ebley & Randwick is £280,000 (about £329 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL5 4QU?

There are 8 schools close to GL5 4QU, including Cashes Green Primary School (Good), Archway School (Good) and Foxmoor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL5 4QU?

GL5 4QU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,126 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL5 4QU (Ebley & Randwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 4QU is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dave Mathews (Labour Party), Elizabeth Ross Stanley (Labour Party) and Fraser Dahdouh (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.