The Croft is in Painswick, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL6 6QP 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 The Croft, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL6 6QS, GL6 6QR, GL6 6RN, GL6 6RQ, GL6 6RH, GL6 6QT, GL6 6RJ, GL6 6QU, GL6 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL6 6QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 15.7% | 22.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 60.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 8.5% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 48.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 38% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around GL6 6QP this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.4% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.9% | 60.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 85.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 84.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Painswick and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Croft has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Painswick and Upton and the 91st lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 The Croft, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-04-28 | £452,536 |
| 11 The Croft, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-07-04 | £614,851 |
| 12A The Croft, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-05-11 | £544,594 |
| 6 The Croft, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-03-22 | £474,884 |
| 8 The Croft, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-06-08 | £608,427 |
GL6 6QP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
GL6 6QP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL6 6QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheepscombe Primary School Far End , Sheepscombe GL6 7RL | 3out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranham Church of England Primary School Cranham , GL4 8HS | 3out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteshill Primary School Main Road , Whiteshill GL6 6AT | 3out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Community Primary School Thompson Road , Uplands GL5 1TE | 4out of 4 | 4,808 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 5,347 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 5,357 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud and Cotswold Alternative Provision School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | 2out of 4 | 5,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catamarina | St Michaels Bistro, Victoria Street | 367 yd | |
| St Michaels B&B | St Michaels Cottage, Victoria Street | 367 yd | |
| Cafe@Painswick Rococo Garden | Painswick House, Gloucester Road | 535 yd | |
| The Painswick | Kemps Lane, Painswick | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Bowls Club | Falcon Bowling Club, New Street | 328 yd | |
| Painswick Bowling Club | Behind Painswick Ins, Bisley Street | 371 yd | |
| The Oak, Painswick | Royal Oak, St Marys Street | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School CHURCHILL WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 127 yd |
| Painswick Recreation Ground WHITE HORSE LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Painswick Rfc And Sports Club Broadham Fields Broadham Fields STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 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 | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.