Windmill Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL6 9EE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% 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	57.5%	56.8%	-0.7%	51.0%	5.8%
Male	42.5%	43.2%	0.7%	49.0%	-5.8%

Partnership Status

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 9EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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	10.7%	14.7%	4.0%	37.9%	-23.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.3%	61.5%	2.2%	44.2%	17.3%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.9%	0.3%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	4.6%	5.6%	1.0%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	21.4%	17.8%	-3.6%	6.1%	11.7%

Health

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	34.1%	35%	0.9%	48.4%	-13.4%
Good health	34.4%	38.2%	3.8%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	26.6%	21.8%	-4.8%	12.7%	9.1%
Bad health	4.4%	3.5%	-0.9%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	1.2%	0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 46.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.7%	12.6%	-13.1%	18.2%	-5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5%	6.6%	1.6%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	16.8%	4.3%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	9.8%	0.5%	16.9%	-7.1%
Degree or Similar	40.7%	46.9%	6.2%	33.8%	13.1%
Other	3.9%	3.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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)
Other Asian	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	98.4%	97.8%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	95.9%	95.3%	-0.6%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.6%	1.6%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.5%
Africa	0.9%	1.6%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	95.3%	0.3%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.5%	37.2%	-10.7%
Christian	66.6%	46.2%	20.4%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Windmill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Road was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Amberley and Woodchester average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Windmill Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Amberley and Woodchester and the 14th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 211.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL6 9EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Windmill Road are based on 99 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stroud.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Windmill Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 9EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL6 9EE

Average Price
£1,085,155

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£937,888

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,379,687

Estimated Average Property Prices for Windmill Road

Average Price
£649,603

Semi-Detached
£606,274

Terraced
£423,616

Detached
£787,800

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,297,014

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Windmill Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Windmill Place Windmill Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building	£1,255,000	2021-05-27	£1,353,936
Charity Barn Windmill Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£1,175,000	2020-12-03	£1,334,128
Windmill House Windmill Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	1996-03-29	£547,033

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL6 9EE

Employment

GL6 9EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 57% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	162
Full-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	19
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Education	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Construction	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG	- not rated	1,119 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG	3out of 4	1,119 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Minchinhampton School School Road , Minchinhampton GL6 9BP	- not rated	1,214 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Minchinhampton Primary Academy School Road , Minchinhampton GL6 9BP	- not rated	1,214 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR	3out of 4	1,568 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highwood School Nympsfield Road , Nailsworth GL6 0ET	- not rated	2,631 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY	- not rated	4,646 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY	- not rated	4,705 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Keble School Eastcombe , GL6 7DY	3out of 4	4,705 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stroud High School Beards Lane , Cainscross Road GL5 4HF	4out of 4	5,137 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College Stratford Road , GL5 4AH	- not rated	5,353 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stroud College of Further Education Stratford Road , GL5 4AH	- not rated	5,462 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG	- not rated	804 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF	- not rated	1,098 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	- not rated	1,498 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bownham Park School Rodborough Common , GL5 5DA	- not rated	1,727 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Acorn School Church Street , Nailsworth GL6 0BP	- not rated	1,906 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Old Lodge Public House	Minchinhampton Common, Stroud		722 yd
Minchinhampton Old Golf Course Restaurant	Minchinhampton Old Golf Course, Minchinhampton		722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Halfway Cafe	Halfway House Inn, Box Road		900 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Minchinhampton Golf Club Ltd (Old Course)	golf	741 yd
Beaudesert Park School	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.