Newmarket is in Nailsworth, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL6 0RQ is located in the Nailsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newmarket, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL6 0RH, GL6 0RJ, GL6 0TQ, GL6 0BJ, GL6 0RL, GL6 0RP, GL6 0RW, GL6 0SN, GL6 0TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL6 0RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 32.2% | 33.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 52.6% | 48.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 11.9% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 4.6% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 44.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 94.2% | 91.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 91.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newmarket was 144.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.6% higher than the Nailsworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newmarket has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Nailsworth and the 29th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hector'S House Newmarket, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £11,000 | 1995-09-22 | £62,047 |
GL6 0RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
GL6 0RQ 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsworth Church of England Primary School Nympsfield Road , Nailsworth GL6 0ET | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsley Church of England Primary School The Street , Horsley GL6 0PU | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School Church Road , North Woodchester GL5 5PD | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy School Road , Minchinhampton GL6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Mill College The Fisheries , Stroud GL6 0PL | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorn School Church Street , Nailsworth GL6 0BP | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Green Rovers FC | Nympsfield Road, Forest Green | 340 yd | |
| Woodchester Valley Village | Inchbrook Way, Inchbrook | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortwood United Social Club | Meadow Bank, Shortwood Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsworth Recreation Centre THE NEW LAWN THE NEW LAWN SMITHS WAY | 282 yd | |
| Forest Green Rovers Fc (The New Lawn) THE NEW LAWN THE NEW LAWN SMITHS WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Meadowbank Ground | grass pitches | 606 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.