Nursery Close Stroud
15 addresses across 1 postcode (GL5), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38502086.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 680 m (0.4 miles) away, and Park Gardens (1.1 hectares) is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 95 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Five Valleys Medical Practice, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 53 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (3); House, enclosed end-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (8); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9).
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 (38% of about 1,080 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)
- Former garage site, Orchard Road, Ebley: up to 5 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 7 Parliament Street Stroud: up to 7 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Thompson First Ltd Butterow Hill Bowbridge Stroud,: up to 24 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Police station/ Magistrates Court, Parliament Street Stroud: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Market Tavern, Cornhill Stroud: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Railway Land/ car parks, Cheapside Stroud: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- New Imperial House Station Road Stroud: up to 7 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 95 m and 100 m above sea level (98 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL5 1EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 26 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nursery Close Stroud | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stonehouse - Post Office | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 4 Parliament Street Parking | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 53.4 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Five Valleys Medical Practice | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nelson Street (Dental Surgery) | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Stroud General Hospital | 170 m |
| Police station | Stroud Police Station | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cheltenham & Gloucester | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Park Gardens 1.1 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,010 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spider Lane Allotments 7,790 m² | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Field, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m south-west. 192 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Field | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Laurence | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Railway Goods Shed and Offices | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Nether Lypiatt Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Conygre Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Dry Hill Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Heavens Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Rodborough Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Toadsmoor Valley | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Uplands Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thrupp School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stroud High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust GL5 2HY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| The Crown & Sceptre Inn GL5 1EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| NHS Gloucestershire Managed Service GL5 2JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Hill Shop & Videos GL5 1LP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Trinity Rooms Community Cafe GL5 2HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Middle Of The Hill Community Group GL5 1PT | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2021 |
| The Marah Trustee GL5 1DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2025 |
| The Lindens GL5 2HT | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Rontec Roadside Retail GL5 2AX | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Cotswold Playhouse GL5 1LW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 15 Feb 2012 |
| Waitrose GL5 2AP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School GL5 2HP | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| The Bowbridge Arms GL5 2AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Acre Street Stores GL5 1DR | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Sushi Daily GL5 2AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Trinity Road (5); On or near Horns Road (5); On or near Daisy Bank (3); On or near Bowbridge Lane (2); On or near Churchfield Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 1EU: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Horns Road · Rosebank Villas · Cowle Road · Churchfield Road · Churchfield Road · Daisy Bank · Bowbridge Lane · Spider Lane · Lower Street · Whitehall · Cotteswold Rise · Hollow 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.