Postcode GL6 8GZ 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 2.6 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.
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.
Chalford & Bussage has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL6 8GZ.
Chalford & Bussage near GL6 8GZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs) located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bussage Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bussage Park |
| 0 mi | The Old Common | Small | Walking directions to The Old Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £500,000 | £411 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £390,093 | £403 |
| Terraced | 25 | £250,000 | £402 |
| Flats | 6 | £171,250 | £342 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL6 8GZ.
In the GL6 8GZ postcode area, located within Chalford & Bussage, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL6 8GZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 35 Tanglewood Way, Chalford, GL6 8DE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Stroud district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL6 8GZ, 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 8GZ 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.
The median sale price around GL6 8GZ in Chalford & Bussage is £380,000 (about £402 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to GL6 8GZ, including Bussage Church of England Primary School (Good), Thomas Keble School (Good) and Eastcombe Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL6 8GZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL6 8GZ 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).
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.