London Road is in Thrupp, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 2BL is located in the Thrupp electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Thrupp, Stroud, GL5 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 2DR, GL5 2BJ, GL5 2DS, GL5 2DX, GL5 2DP, GL5 2BN, GL5 2DU, GL5 2DT, GL5 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL5 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 44.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 51.5% | 52.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2BL this area, 7.9% 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.4% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 50.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.4% | 91.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Amberley and Woodchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Amberley and Woodchester and the 55th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomares London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-10-18 | £407,842 |
| 2 Meadow View London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2024-07-24 | £114,489 |
| Pathways London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-07-24 | £353,446 |
| 1 Meadow View London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-05-30 | £128,015 |
| Palomares London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-12-22 | £374,691 |
GL5 2BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrupp School Thrupp Lane , GL5 2EN | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gastrells Community Primary School Kingscourt Lane , GL5 3PS | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud College of Further Education Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bownham Park School Rodborough Common , GL5 5DA | - not rated | 981 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sladewood Academy Bisley Old Road , GL5 1NL | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severn Valley School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitminster Centre Ryeleaze Road , GL5 1JR | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimscombe & Thrupp Football Club | Brimscombe AFC, London Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Falafel | Unit 18, Canal Iron Works | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadow BRIMSCOMBE & THRUPP FOOTBALL CLUB BRIMSCOMBE & THRUPP FOOTBALL CLUB LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| The Fitness Mill GRIFFIN MILL GRIFFIN MILL LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Inside Football UNIT 2B UNIT 2B BRIMSCOMBE PORT BUSINESS PARK | artificial grass pitch | 1,009 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.