Farmcote Close is in Eastcombe, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL6 7EG is located in the Chalford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farmcote Close, Eastcombe, Stroud, GL6 7EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL6 7EF, GL6 7EQ, GL6 8JY, GL6 8HE, GL6 7DY, GL6 8DG, GL6 8JW, GL6 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL6 7EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.7% | 52% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 31.6% | 34.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 49.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (87%) 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 | 61% | 53.4% | -7.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
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 7EG this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 9.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 19.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 22.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 32.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 100% | 94.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.2% | 96.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 96.9% | 96.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmcote Close was 18.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Chalford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farmcote Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Chalford and the 54th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Farmcote Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-08-21 | £366,085 |
| 2 Farmcote Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-09-29 | £391,198 |
| 23 Farmcote Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-03-18 | £413,529 |
| 7 Farmcote Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-05-22 | £396,815 |
| 19 Farmcote Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2019-07-02 | £425,870 |
GL6 7EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7EG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bussage Church of England Primary School The Ridgeway , Bussage GL6 8FW | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcombe Primary School Dr Crouch's Road , Eastcombe GL6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalford Hill Primary School Chalford Hill , GL6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School School Lane , Bisley GL6 7BE | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Parochial School Oakridge Lynch , GL6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud and Cotswold Alternative Provision School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | 2out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 4,578 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 5,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Inn | Eastcombe, Stroud | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ram Inn | The Ridge, Bussage | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Takeaway | 43 Tanglewood Way, Chalford | 520 yd | |
| Eastcombe Stores | Eastcombe, Stroud | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 35 Tanglewood Way, Chalford | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bussage School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| Thomas Keble School | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Thomas Keble Sports Centre | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Eastcombe Scout Hut Pitch EASTCOMBE SPORTS GROUND EASTCOMBE SPORTS GROUND NASHEND FARM TO VATCH LANE BUSSAGE | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Bussage Playing Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Bussage Playing Field The Frith | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 11.1% |
| 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 | 88.9% |
| Median download speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 28.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 28.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.