GL6 7LS is in Lypiatt, Stroud and Stroud district. GL6 7LS is located in the Thrupp electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lypiatt, Stroud, GL6 7LS 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. The local area around GL6 7LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 44.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 51.5% | 52.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7LS this area, 7.9% 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.4% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 50.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.4% | 91.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around GL6 7LS was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Amberley and Woodchester average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
GL6 7LS has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Amberley and Woodchester and the 55th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechgrove Cottage, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2025-05-28 | £1,495,509 |
| Beechgrove Farm, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2025-05-28 | £1,495,509 |
| Nether Lypiatt Manor, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £9,250,000 | 2023-09-29 | £8,936,896 |
| Steepways, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,964,000 | 2007-10-13 | £3,067,469 |
| Mackhouse Cottage, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 1995-05-15 | £1,614,486 |
GL6 7LS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrupp School Thrupp Lane , GL5 2EN | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bussage Church of England Primary School The Ridgeway , Bussage GL6 8FW | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcombe Primary School Dr Crouch's Road , Eastcombe GL6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School Old Neighbourhood , Chalford GL6 8PP | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | 4out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 4,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud College of Further Education Stratford Road , GL5 4AH | - not rated | 4,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sladewood Academy Bisley Old Road , GL5 1NL | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bownham Park School Rodborough Common , GL5 5DA | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | - not rated | 2,482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severn Valley School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitminster Centre Ryeleaze Road , GL5 1JR | - not rated | 3,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monastery Of Our Lady And St Bernard | Brownshill, Stroud | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bussage Playing Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 238 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 234.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.