Foxes Close is in Chalford, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL6 8JZ is located in the Chalford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxes Close, Chalford, Stroud, GL6 8JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL6 8FE, GL6 8JT, GL6 8NH, GL6 8HL, GL6 8JW, GL6 8NJ, GL6 8HH, GL6 8FF, GL6 8JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL6 8JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL6 8JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 43.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 34% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 16.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 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 | 55.5% | 48.7% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8JZ this area, 9% 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 | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 15.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 22.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 26.9% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.9% 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% | 96.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxes Close was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% higher than the Chalford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxes Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Chalford and the 149th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Foxes Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-11 | £197,273 |
| 6 Foxes Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2024-05-10 | £201,472 |
| 16 Foxes Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-04-30 | £202,167 |
| 24 Foxes Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-08-28 | £195,404 |
| 32 Foxes Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2020-02-14 | £271,973 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 195 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcombe Primary School Dr Crouch's Road , Eastcombe GL6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalford Hill Primary School Chalford Hill , GL6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Parochial School Oakridge Lynch , GL6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 4,919 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 5,078 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF | - not rated | 5,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ram Inn | The Ridge, Bussage | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Takeaway | 43 Tanglewood Way, Chalford | 319 yd | |
| Eastcombe Stores | Eastcombe, Stroud | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 35 Tanglewood Way, Chalford | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bussage School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Thomas Keble School | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Eastcombe Scout Hut Pitch EASTCOMBE SPORTS GROUND EASTCOMBE SPORTS GROUND NASHEND FARM TO VATCH LANE BUSSAGE | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Thomas Keble Sports Centre | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Bussage Playing Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Bussage Playing Field The Frith | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Chalford Sports And Social Club | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.