Postcode report
Is GL11 5BH a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About GL11 5BH: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL11 5BH is a postcode in Dursley, Stroud, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL11 5BH, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL11 5BH are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GL11 5BH is based on Stroud 009 Census 2021. It covers 7,128 residents, 166 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near GL11 5BH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £310k from 91 rolling sales, down 10.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GL11 5BH can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL11 5BH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near GL11 5BH; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about GL11 5BH
Is GL11 5BH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GL11 5BH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GL11 5BH?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GL11 5BH?
LocaleIQ matched GL11 5BH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL11 5BH?
The latest median sold price is £310k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL11 5BH?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.