Cainscross is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 4HW 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 Cainscross, Stroud, GL5 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 4HN, GL5 3EB, GL5 4HD, GL5 3EW, GL5 4HR, GL5 4HP, GL5 4HT, GL5 4HL, GL5 4HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL5 4HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.7% | 49.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 42% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 43.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.2% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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 4HW this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 41.5% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 94% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.9% | 92.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 91.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cainscross was 133.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Stroud Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cainscross has the 13th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Stroud Central and the 34th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs, 118 Cainscross, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-02-24 | £311,605 |
GL5 4HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4HW 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodborough Community Primary School Rodborough Hill , GL5 3RT | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Cainscross GL5 4JE | 1out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farm Hill GL5 4DG | 2out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Beeches Green , GL5 4AB | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashes Green Primary School Hillcrest Road , Cashes Green GL5 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 109 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 985 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 988 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 | 1,518 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wycliffe College Bath Road , GL10 2JQ | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopelands Preparatory School 38-40 Regent Street , Stonehouse GL10 2AD | - not rated | 3,736 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd At Marling School | Marling School, Cainscross Road | 230 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Supermarket, Stratford Road | 672 yd | |
| The Snug | The Lock Keepers Cafe Bar, Wallbridge | 794 yd | |
| The Museum in the Park | Mansion House Stratford Park, Stratford Road | 864 yd | |
| Cafe Bar | Stratford Park Leisure Centre, Stratford Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clothiers Arms | 1 Bath Road, Stroud | 529 yd | |
| Stroud Rugby Club | Dudbridge Hill, Stroud | 685 yd | |
| Old Crown | Old Crown Inn, Park End | 750 yd | |
| Prince Albert Inn | Rodborough Hill, Stroud | 916 yd | |
| The Lord John | 15 - 17 Russell Street, Stroud | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Balti | 60B Bath Road, Stroud | 543 yd | |
| Wood's Sandwich & Coffee Bar | 18 - 20 Westward Road, Stroud | 649 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Take Away | 16 Westward Road, Stroud | 649 yd | |
| Fortune Take Away | 16 Westward Road, Stroud | 649 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Stroud | Tesco, Stratford Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Superstore | Tesco, Stratford Road | 672 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Dudbridge, Stroud | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stroud High School BEARDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Marling School CAINSCROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Marling School Grass Pitches Cainscross Road | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Stratford Court Playing Fields STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD COURT PLAYING FIELDS STRATFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Stroud Rugby Club DUDBRIDGE HILL | grass pitches, squash courts | 659 yd |
| Stratford Park Leisure Centre STRATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Archway School | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| St Roses School STRATFORD LAWN | 907 yd | |
| Cotswold Bowls Club GOLDEN JUBILEE WAY | indoor bowls | 912 yd |
| Cotswold Indoor Bowls Club (Closed) Merrywalks | indoor bowls | 917 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.