St Marys is in Chalford, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL6 8PZ is located in the Chalford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Marys, Chalford, Stroud, GL6 8PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL6 8QB, GL6 8PX, GL6 8NX, GL6 8NU, GL6 8PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL6 8PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 50.5% | 52.4% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.6% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 8PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 16.1% | 18.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 63% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 53.4% | 47% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 8PZ this area, 8.7% 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 51.1% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.8% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.8% | 93.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 94% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the Chalford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Chalford and the 94th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Villa St Marys, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-10-21 | £636,123 |
| Fairview Villa St Marys, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2003-08-27 | £640,828 |
| Fairview Villa St Marys, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 1997-06-11 | £1,011,142 |
| Rose Cottage St Marys, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1995-09-01 | £304,594 |
GL6 8PZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8PZ 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 8PZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalford Hill Primary School Chalford Hill , GL6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bussage Church of England Primary School The Ridgeway , Bussage GL6 8FW | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcombe Primary School Dr Crouch's Road , Eastcombe GL6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy School Road , Minchinhampton GL6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 3,733 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF | - not rated | 4,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud and Cotswold Alternative Provision School Belle Vue Centre , Belle Vue Road GL5 1JP | 2out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorn School Church Street , Nailsworth GL6 0BP | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavillion | The Pavillion, London Road | 911 yd | |
| Monastery Of Our Lady And St Bernard | Brownshill, Stroud | 930 yd | |
| Lavender Bakehouse And Coffee Shop | 20 London Road, Chalford | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bussage Playing Field The Frith | grass pitches | 841 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 | 71.4% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
| Median download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.