Allen Drive is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 4DT is located in the Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allen Drive, Stroud, GL5 4DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 4EQ, GL5 4DR, GL5 4DS, GL5 4DX, GL5 4DP, GL5 4DY, GL5 4DW, GL5 4BX, GL5 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL5 4DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 50.5% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 42.3% | 49.5% | 7.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around GL5 4DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 36.3% | 45.7% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 31.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 14% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 3.7% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 35.7% | 34.2% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 42.9% | 10.7% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 14.3% | -6.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.2% | 14.6% | -18.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 15.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 18.3% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 25% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 93.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 92.5% | 85.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 85.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allen Drive was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 601.3% higher than the Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allen Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe and the 18th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Allen Drive, Stroud, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-02 | £121,749 |
| 1 Allen Drive, Stroud, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-10-05 | £102,913 |
| 5 Allen Drive, Stroud, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-11-27 | £118,487 |
| 20 Allen Drive, Stroud, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2015-02-20 | £108,393 |
| 36 Allen Drive, Stroud, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-01-23 | £127,837 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farm Hill GL5 4DG | 2out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashes Green Primary School Hillcrest Road , Cashes Green GL5 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Cainscross GL5 4JE | 1out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteshill Primary School Main Road , Whiteshill GL6 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud and Cotswold Alternative Provision School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe College Bath Road , GL10 2JQ | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubberies School Oldends Lane , GL10 2DG | 3out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd At Marling School | Marling School, Cainscross Road | 658 yd | |
| The Museum in the Park | Mansion House Stratford Park, Stratford Road | 721 yd | |
| Cafe Bar | Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road | 721 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Supermarket, Stratford Road | 811 yd | |
| Matchplay Club | Units 3 & 5, Salmon Springs Trading Estate | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Crown | Old Crown Inn, Park End | 511 yd | |
| Clothiers Arms | 1 Bath Road, Stroud | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Stroud | Tesco, Stratford Road | 811 yd | |
| Wood's Sandwich & Coffee Bar | 18 - 20 Westward Road, Stroud | 1,028 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Take Away | 16 Westward Road, Stroud | 1,028 yd | |
| Fortune Take Away | 16 Westward Road, Stroud | 1,028 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 7 Queens Drive, Stroud | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Stratford Road | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Callowell Primary School BARROWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Archway School | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Stroud High School BEARDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Stratford Court Playing Fields STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Stratford Park Leisure Centre STRATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 599 yd |
| Marling School Grass Pitches Cainscross Road | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Marling School CAINSCROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| St Roses School STRATFORD LAWN | 979 yd | |
| Cashes Green Playing Fields HUMPHREYS CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.25 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.