Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Stroud: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 8 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around GL2 4QG.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 13 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 17 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: QUEDGELEY MEDICAL CENTRE — 1.0 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 22 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 8 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7.5 ha total
- largest park 2.4 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
10shops & libraries
- 8 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Lidl, Asda, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Tesco Hardwicke Express — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near GL2 4QG.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in GL2.
Average sold price by property type across the GL2 district, 2021–2026.
About GL2 4QG
GL2 4QG scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and local amenities — with no crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, GL2 4QG is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 18,609 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 13 rated Good. The nearest school is Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is QUEDGELEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
