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GL6 7EG

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Chalford

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Detailed insights for GL6 7EG

Overview

Postcode GL6 7EG is located in an urban city, within the Chalford ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Chalford & Bussage area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalford & Bussage is £61,656 per year. The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Old Common.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Chalford & Bussage has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Chalford & Bussage has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Chalford & Bussage is £61,656 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL6 7EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalford & Bussage near GL6 7EG 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL6 7EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Old CommonSmallWalking directions to The Old Common

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
5,858.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.13(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.67(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.83(-72%)
Other theft
1.83(-67%)
Public order
1.83(-72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
92.88%
Bangladeshi
6
1.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.42%
Other White
5
1.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.57%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
32.4%
Level 3 (A level)
65
22.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
19.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.06%
No qualifications
24
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
45.32%
Owns outright
51
36.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.83%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Chalford

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£402
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £525K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £402 per square foot) in Chalford area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £1,105,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chalford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£500,000£411
Semi-Detached27£390,093£403
Terraced25£250,000£402
Flats6£171,250£342

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chalford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£110,000£223,000£184,000
2017£338,500£130,000£258,875£195,000
2018£360,000£106,000£260,000£196,000
2019£380,000£112,950£252,250£200,000
2020£385,000£136,250£305,000£219,000
2021£430,000£159,750£285,000£204,000
2022£515,000£192,000£299,000£247,000
2023£449,000£290,000£318,000£260,000
2024£490,000£155,750£315,000£248,250
2025£540,000£167,500£408,500£245,000
2026£412,000£185,000£378,575£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chalford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£255£252£284
2017£310£267£287£289
2018£315£142£297£290
2019£325£190£313£301
2020£332£288£328£317
2021£354£251£311£317
2022£433£307£381£368
2023£431£249£413£391
2024£422£306£387£390
2025£428£345£401£398
2026£403£312£375£407
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chalford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL6 7EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL6 7EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 202518, Farmcote Close, Stroud, GL6 7EGDetachedFreehold£360,000
19 Feb 202640, Stonecote Ridge, Stroud, GL6 8JYDetachedFreehold£404,000
07 Nov 202546, Stonecote Ridge, Stroud, GL6 8JYDetachedFreehold£555,000
30 May 202574, Stonecote Ridge, Stroud, GL6 8JYDetachedFreehold£545,000
06 Feb 20269, Munday Close, Stroud, GL6 8DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the GL6 7EG postcode area, located within Chalford & Bussage, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL6 7EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBussage Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryThomas Keble SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryEastcombe Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL6 7EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL6 7EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express35 Tanglewood Way, Chalford, GL6 8DEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miEastcombe StoresFidges Lane, Stroud, GL6 7DPWalking directions to Eastcombe Stores

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 GL6 7EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Fenton

Chalford - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

James Boyle

Chalford - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Trica Watson

Chalford - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Simon Opher

Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictStroudE07000082
Parliamentary ConstituencyStroudE14001529
WardChalfordE05013189
ParishChalfordE04013001
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chalford & BussageE02004658
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stroud 008DE01022369
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about GL6 7EG

Is GL6 7EG (Chalford & Bussage) safe?

The area around GL6 7EG records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near GL6 7EG?

The median sale price around GL6 7EG in Chalford & Bussage is £380,000 (about £402 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL6 7EG?

There are 4 schools close to GL6 7EG, including Bussage Church of England Primary School (Good), Thomas Keble School (Good) and Eastcombe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL6 7EG?

GL6 7EG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,148 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL6 7EG (Chalford & Bussage) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL6 7EG is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Helen Fenton (Green Party), James Boyle (Green Party) and Trica Watson (Green 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.