Wraggcastle Lane is in Pitchcombe, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL6 6LU is located in the Painswick and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wraggcastle Lane, Pitchcombe, Stroud, GL6 6LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL6 6LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 52.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL6 6LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.3% | 20.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 58.6% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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% | 40% | -12.6% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.5% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 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 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 7.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 54.1% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.3% | 93.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wraggcastle Lane was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Painswick and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Wraggcastle Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Painswick and Upton and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraggcastle Farm Wraggcastle Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,904,306 | 2024-06-07 | £1,939,468 |
| Normanhurst Wraggcastle Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,600 | 2024-02-28 | £1,575 |
| Norton Cottage Wraggcastle Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,289,000 | 2021-08-18 | £1,536,828 |
| Kellavie Wraggcastle Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-08-05 | £482,394 |
| Normanhurst Wraggcastle Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2013-04-19 | £587,082 |
GL6 6LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 6LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL6 6LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School Churchill Way , Painswick GL6 6RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteshill Primary School Main Road , Whiteshill GL6 6AT | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteshill Primary School Main Road , Whiteshill GL6 6AT | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farm Hill GL5 4DG | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Callowell Primary School Barrowfield Road , Farmhill GL5 4DG | 1out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway School Paganhill , GL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 3,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud Girls' High School Beards Lane , GL5 4HF | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Marling School Cainscross Road , GL5 4HE | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,388 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn School British School Building , Slad Road GL5 1QW | - not rated | 3,417 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitminster Centre Ryeleaze Road , GL5 1JR | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severn Valley School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgemoor Inn | Gloucester Road, Edge | 1,044 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| 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 | 30.0% |
| Median download speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 129.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.