The postcode GL6 8GB is located in Stroud, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in February 2013 and is an active postcode. GL6 8GB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL6 8GB is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 8GB as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to GL6 8GB is Cherry Close which is centered 151 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Fourways South and is 146 m away. The closest railway station is Stroud (Glos) Rail Station, 4.64 km away.
The closest primary school to GL6 8GB (for ages 11 and under) is Bussage Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 6, 2016.
The local pub for residents of GL6 8GB is Kings Stanley Sports Club and is 8.3 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ben's Takeaway and is 8.24 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 29, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for GL6 8GB 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 8GB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL6 8GB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL6 8GB
| Introduction | February 2013 |
| 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 8GB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Keble School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 352 m |
| Bussage Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 567 m |
| Eastcombe Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 604 m |
| Chalford Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.02 km |
| Oakridge Parochial School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 1.93 km |
| Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2021) | 3.21 km |
| Thrupp School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 12, 2019) | 3.24 km |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 3.87 km |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 4.15 km |
| Uplands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2014) | 4.26 km |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 4.8 km |
| St Rose's Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 4.85 km |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 4.98 km |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 5.1 km |
| Cotswold Chine School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 5.11 km |
| Amberley Parochial School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 5.2 km |
| Sapperton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 30, 2018) | 5.28 km |
| Beaudesert Park School | Independent school | 5-12 | 5.43 km | |
| Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 22, 2017) | 5.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL6 8GB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2015 | 7.91 km | |
| Court Farm | Exempt October 22, 2014 | 8.18 km | |
| Kings Stanley C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2022 | 8.18 km | |
| The Boho Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2022 | 8.18 km | |
| Ben's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 29, 2021 | 8.24 km | |
| Kings Stanley Playgroup | Exempt July 11, 2014 | 8.3 km | |
| Kings Stanley Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2018 | 8.3 km | |
| Co-op Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2021 | 8.31 km | |
| Yew Tree Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2018 | 8.31 km | |
| The Kings Head Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 16, 2021 | 8.31 km | |
| Moreton Hill Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 8.34 km | |
| Cotswold Grange & Cotswold Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2011 | 8.36 km | |
| Stroud Care Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 8.47 km | |
| Grey Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 8.77 km | |
| Leonard Stanley Church Of England School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2021 | 8.81 km | |
| Leonard Stanley Playgroup | Exempt September 11, 2018 | 8.81 km | |
| China City | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 6, 2021 | 8.86 km | |
| Cotswold Prime Meats | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2021 | 8.86 km | |
| The Frying Machine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 12, 2021 | 8.86 km | |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 8.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL6 8GB - Data from Apr 2022
| Fourways South | 146 m | |
| Fourways North | 149 m | |
| Bluebell Rise | 287 m | |
| Bluebell Rise | 301 m | |
| Bracelands | 344 m | |
| Stroud (Glos) Rail Station | 4.64 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 18.07 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 54.59 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL6 8GB - Data from Dec 2021
| Frith Wood | 906 m | |
| Toadsmoor Valley | Valley | 1.1 km |
| Dimmel's Dale | Valley | 1.21 km |
| Hawkley Wood | 1.22 km | |
| Dagnish Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Parsonage Wood | 1.27 km | |
| Toadsmoor Pond | 1.31 km | |
| Helen's Wood | 1.31 km | |
| Toadsmoor Woods | 1.36 km | |
| Short Wood | 1.48 km | |
| Chalford Bottom | Valley | 1.51 km |
| The Grove | 1.54 km | |
| Pennyhill Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Copsegrove Covert | 1.63 km | |
| Parish Wood | 1.65 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL6 8GB - 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 | 51.73384400 |
| Longitude | -2.15434200 |
| OS Easting | 389438 |
| OS Northing | 0203915 |
| 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 | Bisley |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Stroud BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chalford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049945 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stroud 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stroud 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |