Lansdown is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 1BU is located in the Stroud Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lansdown, Stroud, GL5 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 1BZ, GL5 1DA, GL5 1BT, GL5 1DB, GL5 1DD, GL5 1BX, GL5 1QU, GL5 1PY, GL5 1JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL5 1BU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 49.7% | 54.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 45.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 36.9% | 37.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 41.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 51.6% | 55.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 31.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around GL5 1BU this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 47.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 87.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 88% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdown was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the Stroud Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lansdown has the 15th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Stroud Central and the 97th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes Lansdown, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-06-04 | £436,778 |
| Norwell Lansdown, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-11-26 | £381,752 |
| Lansdown Road Motors Lansdown, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-06-16 | £318,293 |
| Norwell Lansdown, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-10-18 | £316,461 |
| Inverbeg Lansdown, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2012-10-19 | £371,789 |
GL5 1BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Community Primary School Thompson Road , Uplands GL5 1TE | 4out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School Castle Street , GL5 2HP | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Community Primary School Rodborough Hill , GL5 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farm Hill GL5 4DG | 2out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 5,141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud and Cotswold Alternative Provision School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | 2out of 4 | 318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 720 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe College Bath Road , GL10 2JQ | - not rated | 5,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopelands Preparatory School 38-40 Regent Street , Stonehouse GL10 2AD | - not rated | 5,430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Valley School | Stroud & Cotswold Alternative Provision School, Belle Vue Centre | 340 yd | |
| The Marah Trustee | Stroud Valley Scouting Centre, Hollow Lane | 423 yd | |
| Mamasita | 33 High Street, Stroud | 514 yd | |
| The Yard Cafe & Kitchen Ltd | Unit 8, Witheys Yard | 523 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Alma House, 52 - 53 High Street | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Playhouse | Parliament Street, Stroud | 356 yd | |
| The Retreat | 28 Church Street, Stroud | 425 yd | |
| Cross Hands Inn | 1 Summer Street, Stroud | 449 yd | |
| Bisley House Bar And Grill | Bisley House, Middle Street | 470 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Inn | Queen Victoria, 5 Gloucester Street | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House | 5 Nelson Street, Stroud | 489 yd | |
| Greggs | 54 High Street, Stroud | 528 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 27 Nelson Street, Stroud | 531 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 24 Nelson Street, Stroud | 531 yd | |
| Loganberry | 26 High Street, Stroud | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 10 Union Street, Stroud | 571 yd | |
| Waitrose | London Road, Stroud | 751 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Stratford Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Stroud) UNIT H UNIT H MERRYWALKS CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| St Roses School STRATFORD LAWN | 817 yd | |
| Cotswold Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Merrywalks | indoor bowls | 823 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 | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.