The postcode GL6 6HZ is located in Stroud, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL6 6HZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL6 6HZ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GL6 6HZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to GL6 6HZ is The Stocks which is centered 100 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Parish Church and is 50 m away. The closest railway station is Stonehouse Rail Station, 2.54 km away.
The closest primary school to GL6 6HZ (for ages 11 and under) is Randwick Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on May 21, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Archway School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 7, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of GL6 6HZ is The Globe Inn and is 2.66 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 30, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Nippy Chippy and is 2.45 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on June 23, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for GL6 6HZ is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GL6 6HZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL6 6HZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL6 6HZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL6 6HZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randwick Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 21, 2014) | 102 m |
| Cashes Green Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.01 km |
| Whiteshill Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Archway School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (March 7, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Callowell Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 24, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Foxmoor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2020) | 1.59 km |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.84 km | |
| Marling School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 13, 2013) | 1.84 km |
| Stroud High School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.89 km | |
| Maidenhill School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 2.18 km |
| St Rose's Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 2.38 km |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 2.47 km |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 2.61 km |
| Wycliffe College | Independent school | 3-19 | 2.73 km | |
| Park Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (October 16, 2019) | 2.79 km |
| Stonehouse Park Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 2.79 km |
| Hopelands Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.81 km | |
| The Shrubberies School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (October 2, 2018) | 2.89 km |
| Uplands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2014) | 2.92 km |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 3.13 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL6 6HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Hill Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 1.44 km | |
| Stonehouse Milk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 2.18 km | |
| The Nippy Chippy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 23, 2021 | 2.45 km | |
| Bridge Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2018 | 2.51 km | |
| Stroud Care Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 2.54 km | |
| Cotswold Grange & Cotswold Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2011 | 2.54 km | |
| Stroud Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2015 | 2.6 km | |
| Bridge Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 1, 2021 | 2.66 km | |
| Cotswold Marmaris Kebab & Burger | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 2.66 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 2.66 km | |
| Trafalgar Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 2.66 km | |
| China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 6, 2021 | 2.69 km | |
| Cotswold Prime Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 2.69 km | |
| The Frying Machine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 12, 2021 | 2.69 km | |
| J Broomhall Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 23, 2021 | 2.7 km | |
| La Campagna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2020 | 2.7 km | |
| Peking Chef | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 12, 2021 | 2.7 km | |
| Pizza Planet Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2020 | 2.7 km | |
| Stonehouse Convenience Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2021 | 2.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL6 6HZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Parish Church | 50 m | |
| Parish Church | 57 m | |
| Demand Responsive Area | 141 m | |
| The Hill | 196 m | |
| The Hill | 212 m | |
| Stonehouse Rail Station | 2.54 km | |
| Stroud (Glos) Rail Station | 2.67 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 16.11 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 52.34 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL6 6HZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Randwick Wood | 212 m | |
| The Mayor's Pool | 216 m | |
| Ocker Hill | 355 m | |
| Maiden Hill | 365 m | |
| Light Wood | 662 m | |
| Primrose Hill | 719 m | |
| Standish Wood | 783 m | |
| Ruscombe Wood | 994 m | |
| Sherman's Wood | 1.7 km | |
| Doverow Hill | 1.92 km | |
| Pitchcombe Wood | 2.03 km | |
| Vinegar Hill | 2.13 km | |
| Haresfield Hill | 2.15 km | |
| Halliday's Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Haresfield Beacon | 2.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL6 6HZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.75935500 |
| Longitude | -2.24976100 |
| OS Easting | 382858 |
| OS Northing | 0206770 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Stroud |
| County Electorial Division | Bisley and Painswick ED |
| Electoral Ward | Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe |
| Local Authority District | Stroud |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Gloucestershire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Gloucestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000082 |
| Travel To Work Area | Gloucester |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Gloucestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Gloucestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Gloucestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Stroud BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Stroud BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049958 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stroud 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stroud 004F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |