The Woodlands is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 1QE is located in the Stroud Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Woodlands, Stroud, GL5 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 1RD, GL5 1RU, GL5 1RE, GL5 1RZ, GL5 1UL, GL5 1US, GL5 1RT, GL5 1RN, GL5 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL5 1QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.7% | 35.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 36.3% | -15.0% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 15.4% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 45% | 40.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 22.4% | 17.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 27.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 94.7% | 94.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Woodlands was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Stroud Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Woodlands has the 13th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Stroud Central and the 116th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Woodlands, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £512,500 | 2023-09-22 | £527,602 |
| 3 The Woodlands, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-02-23 | £644,643 |
| 7 The Woodlands, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2020-05-22 | £543,331 |
| 2 The Woodlands, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-06-05 | £450,713 |
| 4 The Woodlands, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2018-06-15 | £628,708 |
GL5 1QE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
GL5 1QE 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School Castle Street , GL5 2HP | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Community Primary School Rodborough Hill , GL5 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farm Hill GL5 4DG | 2out of 4 | 1,798 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 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 4,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 5,414 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 | 759 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marah Trustee | Stroud Valley Scouting Centre, Hollow Lane | 740 yd | |
| Severn Valley School | Stroud & Cotswold Alternative Provision School, Belle Vue Centre | 784 yd | |
| Rajdoot Tandoori | 16 Gloucester Street, Stroud | 959 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 17 Gloucester Street, Stroud | 959 yd | |
| Star Anise Catering | Old Painswick Inn, Gloucester Street | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Hands Inn | 1 Summer Street, Stroud | 593 yd | |
| Cotswold Playhouse | Parliament Street, Stroud | 685 yd | |
| Bisley House Bar And Grill | Bisley House, Middle Street | 851 yd | |
| The Retreat | 28 Church Street, Stroud | 857 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Inn | Queen Victoria, 5 Gloucester Street | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House | 5 Nelson Street, Stroud | 934 yd | |
| Crust Issues Pizza | 26 Gloucester Street, Stroud | 959 yd | |
| Greggs | 54 High Street, Stroud | 968 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 27 Nelson Street, Stroud | 976 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 24 Nelson Street, Stroud | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 10 Union Street, Stroud | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Stroud) UNIT H UNIT H MERRYWALKS CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.