Frithwood Close is in Brownshill, Stroud and in Stroud district. GL6 8RA is located in the Chalford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Frithwood Close, Brownshill, Stroud, GL6 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL6 8AB, GL6 8AD, GL6 8AA, GL6 8HJ, GL6 8FG, GL6 8FH, GL6 8FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL6 8RA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 56.2% | 57.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 43.8% | 42.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 | 34.6% | 23.5% | -11.1% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 49.3% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 43.3% | 46% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 31.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 25.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 12.6% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 17% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 23.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.4% | 98.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frithwood Close was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.9% higher than the Chalford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frithwood Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Chalford and the 148th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Frithwood Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-08 | £187,536 |
| 14 Frithwood Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-04-29 | £379,829 |
| 13 Frithwood Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-02-11 | £327,957 |
| 4 Frithwood Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-07-30 | £267,207 |
| 2 Frithwood Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-02-12 | £257,296 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL6 8RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalford Hill Primary School Chalford Hill , GL6 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcombe Primary School Dr Crouch's Road , Eastcombe GL6 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Parochial School Oakridge Lynch , GL6 7NR | 3out of 4 | 2,701 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 | 1,045 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 | 4,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 4,507 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF | - not rated | 4,862 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Rose's Special School Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martins Centre (St Roses School) Stratford Lawn , GL5 4AP | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Bakehouse And Coffee Shop | 20 London Road, Chalford | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ram Inn | The Ridge, Bussage | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Takeaway | 43 Tanglewood Way, Chalford | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 35 Tanglewood Way, Chalford | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bussage Playing Field The Frith | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Bussage Playing Ground (Closed) | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Bussage School THE RIDGEWAY | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Thomas Keble School | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Eastcombe Scout Hut Pitch EASTCOMBE SPORTS GROUND EASTCOMBE SPORTS GROUND NASHEND FARM TO VATCH LANE BUSSAGE | grass pitches | 1,071 yd |
| Thomas Keble Sports Centre | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 34.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 102.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.