Living in Stroud

Stroud is in Gloucestershire.

Stroud. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. It is the main town in Stroud District. The town's population was 13,500 in 2021.

Where is Stroud?

Type of place
Settlement
County
Gloucestershire
Region
South West
Nation
England

Stroud at a glance

  • Schools: Typical school performance
  • Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
  • Affordability: Pricey for the region
  • Typical sale price: around £305k (median of 800 sales across the built-up area)

What Stroud is known for

  • Strong high street
  • Walking & green space
  • Riverfront

Frequently asked questions

What is Stroud like to live in?

It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. It is the main town in Stroud District. The town's population was 13,500 in 2021. School performance here is typical for the nation and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is pricey for the region.

What is Stroud known for?

Stroud is known for strong high street, walking & green space, riverfront.

Is Stroud good for families?

Families in Stroud have 8 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

Who is Stroud likely to suit?

Stroud may suit people who value 8 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.

What are the schools like in Stroud?

School performance here is typical for the nation. Stroud has 8 rated schools within reach.

Is Stroud a safe place to live?

Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.

What are the main drawbacks of living in Stroud?

The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is pricey for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.

How expensive is Stroud?

Homes in Stroud typically sell for around £305k, which is pricey for the region. Median of 800 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).

Where is Stroud?

Stroud is located in Gloucestershire, England.

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Data last updated 2026-07-23.