Hope Villas is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 1TF is located in the Stroud Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hope Villas, Stroud, GL5 1TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 1SL, GL5 1UJ, GL5 1TQ, GL5 1SJ, GL5 1TR, GL5 1TW, GL5 1SN, GL5 1TS, GL5 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL5 1TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 34.6% | 33.8% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 32.9% | 35.2% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 46.1% | 39% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 20.6% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.9% | 22.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 29.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.9% | 95.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hope Villas was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Stroud Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hope Villas has the 7th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Stroud Central and the 188th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

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 Hollies Upper Springfield Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-06-29 | £703,071 |
| Hillside Upper Springfield Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2012-06-22 | £623,438 |
| Hillside Upper Springfield Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2008-01-25 | £556,336 |
| Hillside Upper Springfield Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2002-03-28 | £419,135 |
| 4 Hope Villas, Stroud, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2000-09-15 | £245,742 |
GL5 1TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 GL5 1TF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School Castle Street , GL5 2HP | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Community Primary School Rodborough Hill , GL5 3RT | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farm Hill GL5 4DG | 2out of 4 | 1,419 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 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 5,015 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 | 520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 695 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe College Bath Road , GL10 2JQ | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopelands Preparatory School 38-40 Regent Street , Stonehouse GL10 2AD | - not rated | 5,356 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 | 487 yd | |
| Rajdoot Tandoori | 16 Gloucester Street, Stroud | 581 yd | |
| Spice Lounge | 17 Gloucester Street, Stroud | 581 yd | |
| Star Anise Catering | Old Painswick Inn, Gloucester Street | 581 yd | |
| Zeera Indian Restaurant And Takeaway | 22 Gloucester Street, Stroud | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat | 28 Church Street, Stroud | 518 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Inn | Queen Victoria, 5 Gloucester Street | 568 yd | |
| Cotswold Playhouse | Parliament Street, Stroud | 619 yd | |
| Cross Hands Inn | 1 Summer Street, Stroud | 687 yd | |
| Bisley House Bar And Grill | Bisley House, Middle Street | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crust Issues Pizza | 26 Gloucester Street, Stroud | 581 yd | |
| Greggs | 54 High Street, Stroud | 638 yd | |
| H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House | 5 Nelson Street, Stroud | 651 yd | |
| Subway | 47 King Street, Stroud | 654 yd | |
| Loganberry | 26 High Street, Stroud | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 10 Union Street, Stroud | 695 yd | |
| Waitrose | London Road, Stroud | 986 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Stratford Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Stroud) UNIT H UNIT H MERRYWALKS CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| St Roses School STRATFORD LAWN | 763 yd | |
| Cotswold Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Merrywalks | indoor bowls | 863 yd |
| Stratford Park Leisure Centre STRATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,023 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.