Brewery Lane is in Thrupp, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 2DZ 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 Brewery Lane, Thrupp, Stroud, GL5 2DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 2DU, GL5 2DX, GL5 2DY, GL5 2DT, GL5 2EA, GL5 2DS, GL5 2BN, GL5 2DR, GL5 2BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL5 2DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 45.7% | 49.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 54.3% | 50.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 25.6% | 33.5% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 44.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 14% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 15.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 15.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 34.1% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.4% | 92.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brewery Lane was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% higher than the Amberley and Woodchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brewery Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Amberley and Woodchester and the 178th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Springside Brewery Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-08-31 | £383,038 |
| 1 Springside Brewery Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2014-04-25 | £343,836 |
GL5 2DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 2DZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrupp School Thrupp Lane , GL5 2EN | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gastrells Community Primary School Kingscourt Lane , GL5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School Castle Street , GL5 2HP | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Community 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 | 2,625 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Falafel | Unit 18, Canal Iron Works | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadow BRIMSCOMBE & THRUPP FOOTBALL CLUB BRIMSCOMBE & THRUPP FOOTBALL CLUB LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| The Fitness Mill GRIFFIN MILL GRIFFIN MILL LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Inside Football UNIT 2B UNIT 2B BRIMSCOMBE PORT BUSINESS PARK | artificial grass pitch | 925 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.