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GL6 8AT

The Chestnuts

Chalford

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Detailed insights for GL6 8AT

Overview

Postcode GL6 8AT is located in an urban city, within the Chalford area of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Chalford & Bussage area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chalford & Bussage is £61,656 per year. The median sale price in Chalford is £387,500 (around £394 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £274,375 and £525,000. The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bussage Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Chalford & Bussage has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,606 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Chalford & Bussage has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.3 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 8AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Chalford & Bussage near GL6 8AT 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 8AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miBussage ParkMediumWalking directions to Bussage Park
0.4 miThe Old CommonSmallWalking directions to The Old Common

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
611.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.15(-45%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.67(-80%)
Public order
2.22(-66%)
Other crime
1.48(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.48(-77%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
94.1%
Other White
7
2.06%
Irish
5
1.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.18%
Other Black
2
0.59%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
50.99%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
9.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.27%
No qualifications
24
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
67.39%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.62%
Shared ownership
1
0.72%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Chalford

Median price: £387,500
Price per sq ft: £394
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £274K – £525K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 (about £394 per square foot) in Chalford area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,500 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
Detached47£445,000£406
Semi-Detached23£419,000£368
Terraced23£255,000£396
Flats3£175,000£339

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£347,500£126,500£220,000£177,000
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£510,000£167,500£389,998£245,000
2026£420,000£185,000£390,093£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£289£265£250£283
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£407£312£366£396
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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL6 8AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL6 8AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 20263, The Chestnuts, Stroud, GL6 8ATDetachedFreehold£772,000
11 Jul 20251, The Chestnuts, Stroud, GL6 8ATDetachedFreehold£752,500
12 Jun 202515, The Chestnuts, Stroud, GL6 8ATDetachedFreehold£780,000
28 May 20251, Ashley Cottages, Stroud, GL6 8ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£475,000
28 Aug 2025Glen Cottage, Stroud, GL6 8AUDetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the GL6 8AT postcode area, located within Chalford & Bussage, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for GL6 8AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryBussage Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miSecondaryThomas Keble SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryEastcombe Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL6 8AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL6 8AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco Express35 Tanglewood Way, Chalford, GL6 8DEWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stroud district.

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,938
Band C£2,215
Band D£2,491
Band E£3,045
Band F£3,599
Band G£4,152
Band H£4,983

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 8AT, 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 008CE01022368
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL6 8AT

Is GL6 8AT (Chalford & Bussage) safe?

The area around GL6 8AT records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near GL6 8AT?

The median sale price around GL6 8AT in Chalford is £387,500 (about £394 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL6 8AT?

There are 4 schools close to GL6 8AT, including Bussage Church of England Primary School (Good), Thomas Keble School (Good) and Eastcombe Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around GL6 8AT?

GL6 8AT scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL6 8AT (Chalford & Bussage) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL6 8AT 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).