Leonard Stanley & Uley
Stroud 009 · 5 sub-areas · 7,098 residents
Stroud 009 is a predominantly rural stretch of the Stroud district in the South West, home to around 7,100 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £956 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly three quarters of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage. The area skews older than most, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or above.
Leonard Stanley & Uley is a mid-density neighbourhood of Stroud in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Leonard Stanley & Uley?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,036 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Leonard Stanley & Uley in Stroud
Living in Leonard Stanley & Uley
Stroud 009 sits within the Stroud district in Gloucestershire, and it feels it — this is overwhelmingly owner-occupied, settled countryside rather than a commuter suburb or urban fringe. With 7,100 residents spread across the area, density is low and the pace is correspondingly quiet. Nearly half of residents work from home on census day, which tells you something about who chooses to live here.
Rents are modest by any measure. A two-bedroom property runs around £956 a month, well below the UK median of roughly £1,200. Even a three-bedroom home comes in at about £1,170 — though that needs context: rents rose 7.5% year-on-year, so the trajectory is upward. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £397,000, and with rent consuming nearly half of typical take-home pay at current levels, the case for buying sooner rather than later is compelling if you can assemble the deposit.
The population here is noticeably older than the national picture. More than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 23%. Under-35s make up less than a third of the total. Ownership runs at 76.5%, which is high even for a rural English district — private renting is minimal at under 9%, with around 13% in social housing.
Practically speaking, you'll need a car. Public transport accounts for just over 1% of commutes, while more than 56% of residents drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.3 km away — around a 40-minute walk, so realistically a short drive. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in about 79 minutes. Gigabit broadband coverage is 100%, which goes some way to explaining the high work-from-home rate. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
What you'll need on day one
Compare Leonard Stanley & Uley with
Frequently asked
- Is Stroud 009 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, safe, and affordable relative to much of the South West, with strong broadband and low crime. The trade-off is that you'll need a car for almost everything, public transport is minimal, and the population skews older — so it suits settled owners or remote workers more than young renters looking for urban energy.
- What is the rent in Stroud 009?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £740 a month, a two-bedroom around £956, and a three-bedroom around £1,170. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.5% in the past year, so they're trending upward.
- Is Stroud 009 safe?
- Yes, it's well below the national average. The area records around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year — less than half the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The Stroud district is generally one of the lower-crime parts of England, and this neighbourhood sits comfortably within that pattern.
- What's the commute from Stroud 009 to the nearest city centre?
- The nearest major employment hub is about 79 minutes away. Birmingham is roughly 113 minutes by public transport and London around 132 minutes. The nearest rail station is about 3.3 km away — a short drive rather than a realistic walk. Over a third of residents work from home, which for many makes the commute question moot.
- Who lives in Stroud 009?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and nearly half are 50 or older. The ownership rate is 76.5% — high even for rural England. Around 40% hold a degree-level qualification. It's not an area drawing many young renters; under-35s make up under a third of residents.
- What schools are near Stroud 009?
- There are 12 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 5.2 km away. Families should check individual school catchments carefully before choosing a specific street.
- Is Stroud 009 good for working from home?
- It's one of the better-set-up areas in the South West for remote working. Gigabit broadband covers 100% of premises, and no properties fall below the minimum broadband standard. About 36% of residents already work from home — one of the higher shares you'll find outside major cities.