Barn Close Nailsworth, Stroud
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL6), about 10 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38501937.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £460,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Stroud costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 5.7 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shortwood Green, is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Prices Mill Surgery, about 230 m away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £140,000 | £115,000 | £165,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2023 | OSBORNE HOUSE GL6 0JL | Other | £910,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 May 2019 | ABBEYFIELD HOUSE GL6 0JL | Other | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Sep 2011 | GREEN MEADOWS GL6 0JL | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | CORNER COTTAGE GL6 0JL | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | CORNER COTTAGE GL6 0JL | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 13 Sep 1999 | LITTLE ORCHARD GL6 0JL | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 21 Jan 1999 | THE WALLED GARDEN GL6 0JL | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1997 | THE WALLED GARDEN GL6 0JL | Detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 182 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Stroud in 2026-27: Band D £2,491 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,661 | £1,938 | £2,215 | £2,491 | £3,045 | £3,599 | £4,152 | £4,983 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (28% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- BARN CLOSE, grade II
- OLD BARN CLOSE, GATE PIERS AND RAILINGS TO SOUTH WEST, grade II
- THE HAYWAIN, BARN CLOSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Locks Mill, Brewery Lane Nailsworth: up to 9 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Land east of 16 Lawnside , Forest Green Nailsworth, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 71 m and 76 m above sea level (74 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL6 0JL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL6 0JW | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Town Hall Nailsworth | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Nailsworth | 320 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 80 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 48.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prices Mill Surgery | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Badham Pharmacy Limited | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | Minchinhampton Dental Practice | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Stroud Maternity Hospital | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Stroud Police Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Nailsworth Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Shortwood Green 7,380 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,380 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,620 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stokes Croft, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m north-east. 106 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stokes Croft | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-east |
| Nailsworth Quaker Meeting House and attached boundary walls and gateway | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north |
| Spring Hill House | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m north |
| Spring Hill Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north |
| Bowl barrow 140m south east of Rugger's Green Barn | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Long barrow 100m north of Oldfield Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Collier's Wood Glass House | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bunting Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 870 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Dunkirk Mill Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Watledge Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Nailsworth Valley | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Lockyer's Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stroud: see them on the Stroud page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsworth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Horsley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Amberley Parochial School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nailsworth Social Club GL6 0JQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Nice Baps GL6 0DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Three Storeys GL6 0JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Cafe Vincent GL6 0BZ | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Old Dairy GL6 0BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Willow & Co GL6 0DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2021 |
| The Steppes Residential Care Home GL6 0DB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Fatimas Moroccan Style Interiors And Cafe GL6 0DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Wilder GL6 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Amalfi Nailsworth Ltd GL6 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Nailsworth Wines & Spirits GL6 0DU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Gloucestershire Group Homes GL6 0HH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | Exempt | |
| The Village Inn GL6 0HH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Country Quality Meats GL6 0DU | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Passage To India Restaurant GL6 0DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Brewery Lane (3); On or near Supermarket (3); On or near Market Street (3); On or near Pike Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Brewery Lane · Brewery Gardens · Arnolds Lane · Pike Lane · Newmarket Road · Chestnut Close · Chestnut Hill · Old Bristol Road · Walkley Wood · Old Horsley Road · The Rollers · Butcher Hill's Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.