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GL5 4SB

The Chase

Cainscross

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Overview

Postcode GL5 4SB 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 6 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.8%
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

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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 4SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ebley & Randwick near GL5 4SB 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 4SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen Elizabeth II Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field
0.5 miFinns WaySmallWalking directions to Finns Way

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
4,343.4 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
330
95.38%
Other White
8
2.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.87%
Irish
1
0.29%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
25.66%
No qualifications
60
19.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.75%
Apprenticeship
24
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
53.1%
Owns with a mortgage
43
29.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.1%
Other social rented
3
2.07%
Shared ownership
2
1.38%
Total households: 145

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 4SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 4SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 202513, The Beagles, Stroud, GL5 4SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
11 Jun 202532, The Beagles, Stroud, GL5 4SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
11 Apr 202535, The Beagles, Stroud, GL5 4SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,500
15 Jul 202515, Berkeley Close, Stroud, GL5 4SAOtherFreehold£270,000
31 Mar 202526, Berkeley Close, Stroud, GL5 4SASemi-DetachedFreehold£291,000

Schools

In the GL5 4SB postcode area, located within Ebley & Randwick, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 4SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFoxmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCashes Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 4SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food16 Cashes Green Road, Stroud, GL5 4JEWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miLidlDudbridge Road, Stroud, GL5 3EYWalking directions to Lidl

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 4SB, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 4SB

Is GL5 4SB (Ebley & Randwick) safe?

The area around GL5 4SB 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 4SB?

The median sale price around GL5 4SB 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 4SB?

There are 9 schools close to GL5 4SB, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (Good), Foxmoor Primary School (Good) and Cashes Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL5 4SB?

GL5 4SB 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 4SB (Ebley & Randwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 4SB 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).

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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.