The postcode GL6 8SZ is located in Stroud, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1993 and terminated in May 1994.GL6 8SZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
GL6 8SZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.1 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 8SZ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to GL6 8SZ is A4135 which is centered 8.76 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Stables and is 335 m away. The closest railway station is Stroud (Glos) Rail Station, 5.73 km away.
The closest primary school to GL6 8SZ (for ages 11 and under) is Minchinhampton Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 13, 2017.
The local pub for residents of GL6 8SZ is The Kings Head Pub and is 7.96 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on August 16, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ben's Takeaway and is 7.86 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 29, 2021.
Policing for GL6 8SZ 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 8SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL6 8SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL6 8SZ
| Introduction | January 1993 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL6 8SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 1.46 km |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2021) | 2.28 km |
| Chalford Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 2.59 km |
| Avening Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 2.74 km |
| Cotswold Chine School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 2.84 km |
| Bussage Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 3.14 km |
| Beaudesert Park School | Independent school | 5-12 | 3.17 km | |
| Thomas Keble School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 3.4 km |
| Thrupp School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 12, 2019) | 3.45 km |
| Eastcombe Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 3.55 km |
| Amberley Parochial School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 3.56 km |
| The Acorn School | Independent school | 6-18 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 3.73 km |
| Oakridge Parochial School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 3.99 km |
| Nailsworth Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 4.86 km |
| Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 22, 2017) | 4.95 km |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 5.09 km |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 5.33 km |
| Horsley Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 5.49 km |
| Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 5.51 km |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 5.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL6 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Farm | Exempt October 22, 2014 | 7.79 km | |
| Kings Stanley C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2022 | 7.79 km | |
| The Boho Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2022 | 7.79 km | |
| Ben's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 29, 2021 | 7.86 km | |
| Co-op Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2021 | 7.92 km | |
| Yew Tree Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2018 | 7.92 km | |
| The Kings Head Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 16, 2021 | 7.96 km | |
| Kings Stanley Playgroup | Exempt July 11, 2014 | 7.98 km | |
| Kings Stanley Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2018 | 7.98 km | |
| Stroud Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2015 | 8.02 km | |
| Caterlink Limited At St Josephs Catholic Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2019 | 8.44 km | |
| St Judes Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 31, 2021 | 8.44 km | |
| Leonard Stanley Church Of England School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2021 | 8.49 km | |
| Leonard Stanley Playgroup | Exempt September 11, 2018 | 8.49 km | |
| Highborder Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 8.49 km | |
| Grey Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 8.49 km | |
| Marist Convent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 30, 2019 | 8.5 km | |
| Cotswold Grange & Cotswold Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2011 | 8.56 km | |
| The Rose And Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement June 17, 2021 | 8.63 km | |
| Stroud Care Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 8.7 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL6 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Stables | 335 m | |
| Stables | 369 m | |
| Ragged Cot Inn | 447 m | |
| Ragged Cot Inn | 455 m | |
| Upper Hyde Farm | 495 m | |
| Stroud (Glos) Rail Station | 5.73 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 21.25 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 51.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL6 8SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hyde House Wood | 1.15 km | |
| Besbury Common | 1.29 km | |
| Hyde Wood | 1.51 km | |
| Gillhays Copse | 1.75 km | |
| Gatcombe Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Pennyhill Wood | 1.89 km | |
| The Grove | 1.9 km | |
| Cowcombe Wood | 2 km | |
| Chalford Bottom | Valley | 2.01 km |
| Gatcombe Water | 2.2 km | |
| Avening Valley | Valley | 2.27 km |
| Norn Covert | 2.39 km | |
| Cherington Pond | 2.49 km | |
| Stringer's Wood | 2.53 km | |
| Lawrenceland Wood | 2.53 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.70492100 |
| Longitude | -2.16637100 |
| OS Easting | 388600 |
| OS Northing | 0200700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
The Cotswolds |
| County Electorial Division | Minchinhampton ED |
| Electoral Ward | Minchinhampton |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049992 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stroud 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stroud 010D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |