The postcode GL6 8YH is located in Stroud, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in December 1999 and terminated in May 2001.GL6 8YH is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
GL6 8YH is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.6 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 8YH as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.
The closest road name to GL6 8YH is Abnash which is centered 73 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Old Neighbourhood and is 115 m away. The closest railway station is Stroud (Glos) Rail Station, 4.75 km away.
The closest primary school to GL6 8YH (for ages 11 and under) is Chalford Hill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 30, 2018.
The local pub for residents of GL6 8YH is Kings Stanley Sports Club and is 8.16 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 8.08 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on September 29, 2021.
Policing for GL6 8YH 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 8YH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL6 8YH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL6 8YH
| Introduction | December 1999 |
| Termination | May 2001 |
| 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 8YH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalford Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 577 m |
| Bussage Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2016) | 768 m |
| Thomas Keble School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 5, 2017) | 893 m |
| Eastcombe Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Oakridge Parochial School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 7, 2017) | 2.09 km |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 15, 2021) | 2.73 km |
| Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 27, 2018) | 2.93 km |
| Thrupp School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 12, 2019) | 3.03 km |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2017) | 3.22 km |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 23, 2017) | 4.26 km |
| Uplands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 6, 2014) | 4.51 km |
| Cotswold Chine School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 4.52 km |
| Amberley Parochial School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 4, 2017) | 4.72 km |
| Beaudesert Park School | Independent school | 5-12 | 4.85 km | |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 4.93 km |
| Gastrells Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 4.95 km |
| St Rose's Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (October 10, 2017) | 5 km |
| Rodborough Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 5.01 km |
| Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 22, 2017) | 5.24 km |
| Avening Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 5.32 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL6 8YH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2015 | 7.86 km | |
| Court Farm | Exempt October 22, 2014 | 8.01 km | |
| Kings Stanley C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2022 | 8.01 km | |
| The Boho Bakery Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2022 | 8.01 km | |
| Ben's Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 29, 2021 | 8.08 km | |
| Co-op Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 12, 2021 | 8.15 km | |
| Yew Tree Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2018 | 8.15 km | |
| Kings Stanley Playgroup | Exempt July 11, 2014 | 8.16 km | |
| Kings Stanley Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2018 | 8.16 km | |
| The Kings Head Pub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 16, 2021 | 8.16 km | |
| Cotswold Grange & Cotswold Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2011 | 8.34 km | |
| Moreton Hill Care Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 3, 2021 | 8.45 km | |
| Stroud Care Services Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 8.45 km | |
| Grey Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2018 | 8.64 km | |
| Leonard Stanley Church Of England School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2021 | 8.67 km | |
| Leonard Stanley Playgroup | Exempt September 11, 2018 | 8.67 km | |
| Highborder Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2021 | 8.78 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 |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL6 8YH - Data from Apr 2022
| Old Neighbourhood | 115 m | |
| Old Neighbourhood | 118 m | |
| Old Neighbourhood Inn | 267 m | |
| Old Neighbourhood Inn | 272 m | |
| Frithwood Park | 302 m | |
| Stroud (Glos) Rail Station | 4.75 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 18.79 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 53.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL6 8YH - Data from Dec 2021
| Frith Wood | 554 m | |
| Pennyhill Wood | 837 m | |
| Chalford Bottom | Valley | 838 m |
| The Grove | 881 m | |
| Dimmel's Dale | Valley | 981 m |
| Hyde Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Cowcombe Wood | 1.12 km | |
| Parsonage Wood | 1.16 km | |
| Short Wood | 1.24 km | |
| Toadsmoor Valley | Valley | 1.34 km |
| Parish Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 1.42 km |
| Lawrenceland Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Toadsmoor Pond | 1.5 km | |
| Oldhills Wood | 1.7 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.72729600 |
| Longitude | -2.15640500 |
| OS Easting | 389294 |
| OS Northing | 0203187 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes) |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Stroud |
| County Electorial Division | Minchinhampton ED |
| Electoral Ward | Chalford |
| 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: Ageing in suburbia |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Stroud BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Chalford BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33049984 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Stroud 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Stroud 008A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A4 |