Town Pop. 22,985

Living in Stroud: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stroud is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 73/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That is the highest score of the 7 places in the GL10 postcode district.

No category drops below 45/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The GL10 district averages 57/100, putting Stroud 6 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 21 points above the GL10 district's 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 714 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 428 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 139 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 120 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Vehicle crime 103 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 367 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 80 crimes
  2. 2 Archway Gardens 40 crimes
  3. 3 Acre Street 35 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 44
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 38
Allotments Ample 9
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 27

Services

Schools
54
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 19 in area · 23 within 4km
2Outstanding11Good1Inadequate5Ungraded
  • Stroud High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Archway SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cashes Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Foxmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Maidenhill SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Rodborough Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Rose's Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stroud Valley Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital7.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital11.7 mi
Southmead Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
3 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,854 patients per GP
5dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 778 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.5%Student3.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership70.5%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Stroud · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
73
Stroud 0.4 mi
Stonehouse 2.2 mi
Cam and Dursley 5.9 mi
J13 M5 4.1 mi
J13 M5 4.3 mi
J12 M5 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 23
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 36
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18
Retail Shopping Ample 150
Takeaways Ample 18
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £323,500 206
Detached £445,000 51
Semi-detached £331,500 82
Terraced £265,000 47
Flat / Maisonette £173,475 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£141k £278k £419k £555k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Whiteshill and Randwick 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 1.7 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Edge 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stroud a nice place to live?

Stroud is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stroud is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stroud?

Stroud is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 1,871 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stroud?

Among the top-rated schools in Stroud are Stroud High School and Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 19 rated schools in Stroud in total.

What are house prices like in Stroud?

The current median house price in Stroud is £323,500, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £445,000, semi-detached £331,500, terraced £265,000, flat £173,475. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 206 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stroud in context

See where Stroud ranks among the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Postcode districts in Stroud

GL10 57 ⇄
GL5 63 ⇄
GL6 55 ⇄

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