GL5 encompasses Stroud and surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, demonstrating moderate market dynamics relative to national standards with a trajectory score of 50.2/100. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual rate, while rental values have expanded more substantially at 5.6% annually, suggesting stronger returns from lettings than capital appreciation. Population growth remains restrained at 1.1% over the five-year period, indicating limited demographic expansion driving demand. The district currently occupies a latent gentrification stage, reflecting its position as a market in early transition phases. These metrics present a profile of steady, albeit unspectacular, fundamentals for investors and buyers evaluating the area.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Stroud · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 3.4 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Stroud (GL5) common questions
Is Stroud up and coming?
Stroud (GL5) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 30% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 0.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Stroud safe?
Stroud has a safety score of 66/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Stroud?
The average property price in Stroud (GL5) is £315k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Stroud?
The median monthly rent in Stroud (GL5) is £1,007 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Stroud?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stroud (GL6), Tetbury (GL8), Stonehouse (GL10), Gloucester (GL4), Gloucester (GL2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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