GL5 3RT is in Rodborough Hill, Stroud and Stroud district. GL5 3RT is located in the Rodborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rodborough Hill, Stroud, GL5 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 3RY, GL5 3RU, GL5 3RH, GL5 3RJ, GL5 3SB, GL5 3RL, GL5 3ND, GL5 3RZ, GL5 3RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL5 3RT 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 | 48.2% | 51.5% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.5% | -3.3% | 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 | 34.2% | 37.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 45.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 57.7% | 57.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 3RT this area, 5.4% 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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 4.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 17.3% | -1.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 54.6% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 95.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 93.8% | 93.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around GL5 3RT was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% higher than the Amberley and Woodchester average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
GL5 3RT has the 13th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Amberley and Woodchester and the 155th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 237.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynthorpe Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2023-03-17 | £796,168 |
| Fairhaven Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2022-12-15 | £1,078,770 |
| Ashleigh Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-03-27 | £791,233 |
| Antelat Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-02-28 | £584,321 |
| Fairhaven Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2014-03-31 | £692,715 |
GL5 3RT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in GL5 3RT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodborough Community Primary School Rodborough Hill , GL5 3RT | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School Castle Street , GL5 2HP | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gastrells Community Primary School Kingscourt Lane , GL5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Cainscross GL5 4JE | 1out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 5,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 814 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud and Cotswold Alternative Provision School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | 2out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe College Bath Road , GL10 2JQ | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopelands Preparatory School 38-40 Regent Street , Stonehouse GL10 2AD | - not rated | 4,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snug | The Lock Keepers Cafe Bar, Wallbridge | 393 yd | |
| Rodborough Tabernacle | Tabernacle Walk, Rodborough | 578 yd | |
| The Georgian | 1 Rowcroft, Stroud | 600 yd | |
| Gateway To India | Stroud House, Russell Street | 660 yd | |
| Cafe Max | Ground Floor, 21 - 23 Russell Street | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothiers Arms | 1 Bath Road, Stroud | 178 yd | |
| Prince Albert Inn | Rodborough Hill, Stroud | 284 yd | |
| Stroud Rugby Club | Dudbridge Hill, Stroud | 625 yd | |
| The Lord John | 15 - 17 Russell Street, Stroud | 674 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Inn | Queen Victoria, 5 Gloucester Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Balti | 60B Bath Road, Stroud | 246 yd | |
| Prince Albert Inn | Rodborough Hill, Stroud | 284 yd | |
| The Goods Shed Cafe | Stroud Railway Station, Station Road | 654 yd | |
| U.S.A. Chicken | 20 Russell Street, Stroud | 668 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Stroud | Tesco, Stratford Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Stratford Road | 691 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 10 Union Street, Stroud | 825 yd | |
| Aldi | Bath Road, Stroud | 834 yd | |
| Waitrose | London Road, Stroud | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Butterow West Butterow West | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Stroud Rugby Club DUDBRIDGE HILL | grass pitches, squash courts | 576 yd |
| Cotswold Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Merrywalks | indoor bowls | 602 yd |
| Stratford Court Playing Fields STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stroud) UNIT H UNIT H MERRYWALKS CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Stroud High School BEARDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| St Roses School STRATFORD LAWN | 819 yd | |
| Marling School CAINSCROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Marling School Grass Pitches Cainscross Road | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Stratford Park Leisure Centre STRATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.