Hawthorn Rise is in Stroud and in Stroud district. GL5 4QW 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 Hawthorn Rise, Stroud, GL5 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL5 4PG, GL5 4PQ, GL5 4PJ, GL5 4PH, GL5 4PA, GL5 4QR, GL5 4PF, GL5 4PB, GL5 4QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL5 4QW 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 | 47.4% | 51.5% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.5% | -4.1% | 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 | 40.1% | 33.1% | -7.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 40.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 44.3% | 45.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 18.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 19.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 25.8% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Rise was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% higher than the Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Rise has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hawthorn Rise, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2025-08-01 | £339,521 |
| 7 Hawthorn Rise, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2024-09-26 | £400,108 |
| 17 Hawthorn Rise, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2024-06-05 | £370,063 |
| 11 Hawthorn Rise, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-12-20 | £318,911 |
| 40 Hawthorn Rise, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-22 | £327,765 |
GL5 4QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxmoor Primary School Hunters Way , Cashes Green GL5 4UJ | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Randwick Church of England Primary School The Lane , Randwick GL6 6HL | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Cainscross GL5 4JE | 1out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farm Hill GL5 4DG | 2out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Maidenhill School Kings Road , GL10 2HA | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe College Bath Road , GL10 2JQ | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shrubberies School Oldends Lane , GL10 2DG | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopelands Preparatory School 38-40 Regent Street , Stonehouse GL10 2AD | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Crown | Old Crown Inn, Park End | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fryer | 7 Queens Drive, Stroud | 496 yd | |
| Oxford Chock Shop | Old School House, Church Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cashes Green Playing Fields HUMPHREYS CLOSE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Foxmoor Primary School HUNTERS WAY | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Jubilee Fields CHAPELFIELDS | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Victory Park UPPER CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Randwick Village Hall | 958 yd | |
| Archway School | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.