Postcode GL6 8DN 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 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 3.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is France Lynch Pleasure Ground.
Chalford & Bussage has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,548 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Chalford & Bussage has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
The average income per household in Chalford & Bussage is £61,656 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from GL6 8DN.
Chalford & Bussage near GL6 8DN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs) located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | France Lynch Pleasure Ground | Medium | Walking directions to France Lynch Pleasure Ground |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £445,000 | £406 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £419,000 | £368 |
| Terraced | 23 | £255,000 | £396 |
| Flats | 3 | £175,000 | £339 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL6 8DN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 1, Meadow Cottages, High Street, Stroud, GL6 8DL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Saratoga Cottage, High Street, Stroud, GL6 8DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Mouse House, High Street, Stroud, GL6 8DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | The Mount, Rack Hill, Stroud, GL6 8LA | Other | Freehold | £660,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Cowcombe View, High Street, Stroud, GL6 8DJ | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the GL6 8DN postcode area, located within Chalford & Bussage, there are 2 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chalford Hill Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Nov 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Oakridge Parochial School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Nov 2011. |
Annual council tax rates for Stroud district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL6 8DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Fenton
Chalford - Elected 2 May 2024
James Boyle
Chalford - Elected 2 May 2024
Trica Watson
Chalford - Elected 2 May 2024
Simon Opher
Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL6 8DN records about 21 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 other crime.
The median sale price around GL6 8DN in Chalford is £387,500 (about £394 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to GL6 8DN, including Chalford Hill Primary School (Good) and Oakridge Parochial School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL6 8DN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,548 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL6 8DN 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).