Orchard Leaze is in Dursley and in Stroud district. GL11 6HY is located in the Cam West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Leaze, Dursley, GL11 6HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL11 6HX, GL11 6HU, GL11 6HT, GL11 6JD, GL11 6JA, GL11 6JL, GL11 6JB, GL11 6HZ, GL11 6JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL11 6HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 20.9% | 25.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.2% | 58.6% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 54% | 42.3% | -11.7% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 41.6% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.9% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.3% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.3% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 38.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 96.3% | 94.9% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Leaze was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Cam East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Leaze has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cam East and the 88th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 197.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Orchard Leaze, Dursley, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £699,950 | 2025-05-30 | £725,403 |
| 59 Orchard Leaze, Dursley, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2025-02-14 | £491,507 |
| 39 Orchard Leaze, Dursley, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2025-01-24 | £324,411 |
| 41 Orchard Leaze, Dursley, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2025-01-09 | £339,157 |
| 51 Orchard Leaze, Dursley, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2023-09-04 | £382,543 |
GL11 6HY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL11 6HY 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 | 112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Woodfield Junior School Elstub Lane , Cam GL11 6JJ | 1out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cam Woodfield Infant School Elstub Lane , Woodfield GL11 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cam Everlands Primary School Birch Road , Cam GL11 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School Hopton Road , Upper Cam GL11 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Slimbridge Primary School St John's Road , Slimbridge GL2 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,309 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 | 2,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Nest Pre-School \& Out Of School Club | Cam Woodfield Junior School, Elstub Lane | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dursley RFC | Hounds Green, The Avenue | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dursley Rugby Club THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Stinchcombe Village Hall THE STREET | 756 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.