Castle Mead is in Kings Stanley, Stonehouse and in Stroud district. GL10 3LD is located in the The Stanleys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Mead, Kings Stanley, Stonehouse, GL10 3LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL10 3LB, GL10 3JX, GL10 3JQ, GL10 3GP, GL10 3JJ, GL10 3GQ, GL10 3JP, GL10 3JY, GL10 3JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL10 3LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 54.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.7% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 50.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 46.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 11.2% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 12.7% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 22.5% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 31.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 98.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Mead was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Coaley and Uley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Mead has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Coaley and Uley and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Castle Mead, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,500 | 2024-03-25 | £268,774 |
| 16 Castle Mead, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-05-02 | £341,958 |
| 22 Castle Mead, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-11-04 | £374,643 |
| 18 Castle Mead, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-11-30 | £264,009 |
| 14 Castle Mead, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2020-06-12 | £305,465 |
GL10 3LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Stanley CofE Primary School Broad Street , King's Stanley GL10 3PN | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School Bath Road , Leonard Stanley GL10 3LY | - not rated | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Stanley Church of England Junior School Church Street , King's Stanley GL10 3HZ | - not rated | 423 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Stanley Infant School Broad Street , Kings Stanley GL10 3PN | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Junior School Elm Road , GL10 2NP | 2out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 2,962 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 3,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud College of Further Education Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 4,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 4,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe College Bath Road , GL10 2JQ | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopelands Preparatory School 38-40 Regent Street , Stonehouse GL10 2AD | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone 299 Westward Road , Ebley GL5 4TX | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubberies School Oldends Lane , GL10 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upfield Preparatory School Paganhill , GL5 4AY | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rest | Court Farm, Broad Street | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head Pub | Kings Head, High Street | 223 yd | |
| Kings Stanley Sports Club | Broad Street, Kings Stanley | 293 yd | |
| White Hart Inn | The Street, Leonard Stanley | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Village Store | High Street, Kings Stanley | 194 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Stanley Playing Fields BROAD STREET | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Leonard Stanley Playing Field LEONARD STANLEY VILLAGE HALL LEONARD STANLEY VILLAGE HALL MARSH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 572 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.