Cotswold Road is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 4NH is located in the Cainscross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotswold Road, Stroud, GL5 4NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 4NS, GL5 4NA, GL5 4NJ, GL5 4NQ, GL5 4NU, GL5 4NG, GL5 4LZ, GL5 4NT, GL5 4NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL5 4NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 36.5% | 39% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 34.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.8% | -4.2% | 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 | 31.3% | 39% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 40% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 16.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 24.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 9.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 18.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 95.2% | 92.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 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 | 95.2% | 92.3% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Road was 56.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% higher than the Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cotswold Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe and the 123rd highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cotswold Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-15 | £261,963 |
| 31 Cotswold Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2012-10-30 | £235,748 |
| 14 Cotswold Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2009-02-19 | £236,327 |
| 29 Cotswold Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2006-10-06 | £266,104 |
| 29 Cotswold Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2005-01-19 | £225,499 |
GL5 4NH 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashes Green Primary School Hillcrest Road , Cashes Green GL5 4NL | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Cainscross GL5 4JE | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Cainscross GL5 4JE | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxmoor Primary School Hunters Way , Cashes Green GL5 4UJ | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randwick Church of England Primary School The Lane , Randwick GL6 6HL | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | - not rated | 957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | - not rated | 957 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud College of Further Education Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upfield Preparatory School Paganhill , GL5 4AY | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Althea Park Education Unit 64, Cainscross Road , GL5 4HB | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cornerstone 299 Westward Road , Ebley GL5 4TX | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | 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 | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Crown | Old Crown Inn, Park End | 423 yd | |
| Vine Tree Inn | The Stocks, Randwick | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fryer | 7 Queens Drive, Stroud | 375 yd | |
| Wood's Sandwich & Coffee Bar | 18 - 20 Westward Road, Stroud | 919 yd | |
| Fortune Chinese Take Away | 16 Westward Road, Stroud | 919 yd | |
| Fortune Take Away | 16 Westward Road, Stroud | 919 yd | |
| Oxford Chock Shop | Old School House, Church Road | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cashes Green Playing Fields HUMPHREYS CLOSE | grass pitches | 138 yd |
| Archway School | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Jubilee Fields CHAPELFIELDS | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Marling School Grass Pitches Cainscross Road | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Randwick Village Hall | 872 yd | |
| Foxmoor Primary School HUNTERS WAY | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Victory Park UPPER CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Marling School CAINSCROSS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Callowell Primary School BARROWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| Stroud High School BEARDS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.