Nelson Street is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 2HH is located in the Stroud Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Street, Stroud, GL5 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 2HJ, GL5 2HL, GL5 2HN, GL5 2HF, GL5 2HE, GL5 1DW, GL5 1AJ, GL5 2AH, GL5 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL5 2HH is primarily male, with 60.8% of the population 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 | 36.8% | 39.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -11.8% |
| Male | 63.2% | 60.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 11.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL5 2HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.7% | 70% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 32.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16% | 14.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 39.2% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 38.6% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.8% | 11.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 14.5% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 37.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 86.2% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 85.2% | 75.9% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 76.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 1208.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 296.8% higher than the Stroud Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Stroud Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 484.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nelson Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-06-06 | £81,302 |
| High View Lodge Nelson Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2020-09-20 | £24,339 |
| Carlton Bungalow Farrs Lane Nelson Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-04-27 | £97,761 |
| 24B Nelson Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2007-10-11 | £170,620 |
GL5 2HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 2HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Other | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School Castle Street , GL5 2HP | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | - not rated | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Community Primary School Thompson Road , Uplands GL5 1TE | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Community Primary School Rodborough Hill , GL5 3RT | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud Girls' High School Beards Lane , GL5 4HF | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud College of Further Education Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Valley School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | - not rated | 207 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitminster Centre Ryeleaze Road , GL5 1JR | - not rated | 227 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn School British School Building , Slad Road GL5 1QW | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 611 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 617 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karibu | 23 Nelson Street, Stroud | 1 yd | |
| Mamasita | 33 High Street, Stroud | 73 yd | |
| No. 27 | 27 High Street, Stroud | 101 yd | |
| Woodruffs | 24 High Street, Stroud | 103 yd | |
| SD Betts T/As JRooL Bistro | 12 Union Street, Stroud | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat | 28 Church Street, Stroud | 221 yd | |
| The Lord John | 15 - 17 Russell Street, Stroud | 283 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Inn | Queen Victoria, 5 Gloucester Street | 324 yd | |
| Bisley House Bar And Grill | Bisley House, Middle Street | 343 yd | |
| Cotswold Playhouse | Parliament Street, Stroud | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 27 Nelson Street, Stroud | 1 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 24 Nelson Street, Stroud | 1 yd | |
| H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House | 5 Nelson Street, Stroud | 45 yd | |
| SALT Bakehouse | 9 Union Street, Stroud | 97 yd | |
| Loganberry | 26 High Street, Stroud | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 10 Union Street, Stroud | 114 yd | |
| Waitrose | London Road, Stroud | 400 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Stratford Road | 780 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Stroud) UNIT H UNIT H MERRYWALKS CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Cotswold Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Merrywalks | indoor bowls | 438 yd |
| St Roses School STRATFORD LAWN | 621 yd | |
| Butterow West Butterow West | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Stratford Court Playing Fields STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Stratford Park Leisure Centre STRATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.