Living in GL6, Stroud
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GL6 in Stroud. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stroud: £355,953, up 6.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around GL6
53 recorded home sales on the streets around central GL6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £360,000 and a range from £124,000 to £810,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 BISLEY ROAD, GL5 1HS | detached | £540,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| VALE COTTAGE, GL5 2LA | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| HYDALE, 89 THRUPP LANE, GL5 2DG | detached | £800,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| SUNRISE BUTTERROW LANE, GL5 2LY | detached | £763,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 143 BISLEY ROAD, GL5 1HS | semi-detached | £365,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 4 GLYN TERRACE, GL5 2DN | terraced | £365,500 | 2026-02-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Eastcombe Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Archway School | Secondary | Good | 2.1 mi |
15 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Beaudesert Park School, The Acorn School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near GL6, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central GL6 in 2026-04, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Stroud's figures.
Common questions about GL6
What is the average house price in GL6?
The average sold price in Stroud is £355,953 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GL6?
Prices in Stroud are up 6.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GL6?
The median of 53 recorded sales around central GL6 in the last 2 years is £360,000, ranging from £124,000 to £810,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GL6?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central GL6, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GL6?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL6 in 2026-04, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GL6 at risk of flooding?
Central GL6 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GL6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £360,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GL6 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL6 in 2026-04, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GL6 or GL5, GL6 or GL10, GL6 or GL8.
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