Lower Spillman's Stroud
30 addresses across 6 postcodes (GL5), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38501088.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, D: 3, E: 6).
- 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 B; Band D in Stroud costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 83% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 74 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rowcroft Medical Centre, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often drugs.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (6); 2010 (1); 2025 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 B (43% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjacent to Fromehall, Bath Road Rodborough: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Lodgemore/Fromehall Mills, Lodgemore Lane Stroud: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Lower Wharf Industrial Estate, Wallbridge Stroud: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Land to the rear of Avocet Business Park, Dudbridge Stroud: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Land adjoining Stroud Rugby Club , Dudbridge Hill Stroud: up to 14 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Police Station, Dudbridge Hill Stroud: up to 13 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Bath Place, Cheapside Stroud: up to 47 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- 118 Cainscross Road, Stroud: up to 9 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 30 addresses are between 63 m and 74 m above sea level (68 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL5 3RH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL5 3RJ | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| GL5 3RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL5 3RN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL5 3RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL5 3RW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rodborough Primary | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stonehouse - Post Office | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheapside Car Park | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kings Road, Stroud | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 52.5 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowcroft Medical Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Weavers Croft Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Stroud Police Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 12 Rowcroft Lloyds Bank | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,250 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 88 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fromehall Park 2.7 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rodborough Glebe Allotments 1.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 95 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lodgemoor Mills Office Block, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m north-west. 189 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodgemoor Mills Office Block | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-west |
| Church of St Mary Magdalene Gates and Wall on West and North Sides of Churchyard | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Railway Goods Shed and Offices | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Stroud Congregational Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Woodchester Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 220 m north-west |
| Rodborough Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Rabbit Warren | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Heavens Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Claypits Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Toadsmoor Valley | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 30 |
9 of the street's 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Stroud High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Marling School | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Archway School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Callowell | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Uplands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cashes Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Rodborough Community Primary School GL5 3RT | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Atlas Camps GL5 3RT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Bath Road Stores GL5 3JY | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Bengal Balti GL5 3JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Studio Pastry GL5 3EH | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Creative Sustainability GL5 3EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Prince Albert Inn GL5 3SS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2025 |
| The Range GL5 4ET | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Demonforge Cafe And Gaming Ltd GL5 3JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Coronation Road (3); On or near Spillman'S Pitch (2); On or near A46 (2); On or near Rodborough Avenue (2); On or near Frome Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- GL5 3RJ: 9 addresses
- GL5 3RP: 9 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- GL5 3RL: 4 addresses
- GL5 3RN: 3 addresses
- GL5 3RW: 3 addresses
- GL5 3RH: 2 addresses of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Middle Spillman's · Middle Spillmans · Rodborough Avenue · Spillman's Pitch · Frome Hall Lane · Frome Avenue · Rodborough Hill · Field Road · Field Road · Spillman's Road · Coronation Road · Lodgemore Close
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.