Upthorpe is in Cam, Dursley and in Stroud district. GL11 5HR is located in the Cam East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upthorpe, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL11 5HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL11 5HR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.8% | 21.1% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 55.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 43.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 41.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23% | 16.1% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 93.4% | 93.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 94.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upthorpe was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.1% lower than the Cam East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Upthorpe has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cam East and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Upthorpe, Dursley, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-20 | £334,286 |
| 8 Upthorpe, Dursley, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £244,875 | 2024-03-11 | £261,887 |
| 8 Upthorpe, Dursley, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-03-30 | £170,049 |
| Long Barrow Barn, 15 Upthorpe, Dursley, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2023-03-20 | £1,792,697 |
| 20 Upthorpe, Dursley, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-09-28 | £615,341 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL11 5HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School Hopton Road , Upper Cam GL11 5PA | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cam Everlands Primary School Birch Road , Cam GL11 5SF | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cam Woodfield Junior School Elstub Lane , Cam GL11 6JJ | 1out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cam Woodfield Infant School Elstub Lane , Woodfield GL11 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coaley Church of England Primary Academy The Street , Coaley GL11 5EB | 1out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rednock School Kingshill Road , GL11 4BY | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Academy Drake Lane , Barton GL11 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froffy Coffee | 5 Noel Lee Way, Cam | 646 yd | |
| Nikkis Doorstep Sandwich Bar | 47 High Street, Cam | 775 yd | |
| GL11 Community Project | Fairmead, Cam | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | Station Road, Cam | 369 yd | |
| Berkeley Arms | 19 High Street, Cam | 725 yd | |
| Cam Mills Bowling Club | Cam Mills Bowls Club, Everlands | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Planet | Unit 1, Noel Lee Way | 652 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 16 High Street, Cam | 669 yd | |
| China Chef | 55 High Street, Cam | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 High Street, Cam | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Everlands Ground EVERLANDS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 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 | 51.2% |
| 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 | 48.8% |
| Median download speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.