GL5 1QA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GL5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1QA) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case GL which means Gloucester.
- Postal District. In our case GL5.
- Postal Sector. In our case GL5 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QA.
The regional mail center for the post area GL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the GL5 1QA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STROUD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the GL5 1QA postcode have the street address of Merrywalks
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GL5 1QA postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
It is situated within the post town of STROUD within the old postal county of Gloucestershire.
GL5 1QA is within the town of Stroud.
The GL5 1QA postcode area is composed of 80% residential properties, 20% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in GL5 1QA are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and enclosed end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are enclosed end-terraced.
Most properties in GL5 1QA are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in GL5 1QA fall under these categories: Food And Drink.
Food And Drink include The Maltings, and Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Merrywalks.
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GL5 1QA: Points of Interest
Stroud Bowl
Stroud Bowl is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Unit F, Merrywalks, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1QA.
Pershore Seafoods Stroud
Pershore Seafoods Stroud is a retail outlet located at Unit 60, Five Valleys Shopping Centre, Merrywalks, Stroud, GL5 1QA.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 80% |
| Commercial | 20% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for GL5 1QA
The telephone area code for GL5 1QA is 01453 Dursley.
Map Coordinates for GL5 1QA
| Latitude | 51.7466899901 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.2183208261 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for GL5 1QA
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 168 Stroud, Tetbury and Malmesbury | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 179 Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 162 Gloucester & Forest of Dean | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for GL5 1QA
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 81.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 75.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 35.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 55.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 34.00% | W 9 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 47.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 44.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GL5 1QA Postcode?
Download Speeds For GL5 1QA
| Average Mbps | 23.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 23.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.910 |
GL5 1QA has an average download speed of 23.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
409 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (52,457) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,131,775) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For GL5 1QA
| Average Mbps | 1.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 4.740 |
GL5 1QA has an average upload speed of 1.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
885 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
3% of postcodes (32,856) have slower upload speeds.
97% of postcodes (1,150,900) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of GL5 1QA Postcode
England Primary Schools
Severn View Academy
Address: Severn View Academy, Bisley Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1NL
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact:
Uplands Community Primary School
Address: Uplands Community Primary School, Thompson Road, Uplands, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1TE
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01453762409
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Address: The Rosary Catholic Primary School, Beeches Green, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AB
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01453762774
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Address: Stroud Valley Community Primary School, Castle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2HP
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01453764400
Gastrells Community Primary School
Address: Gastrells Community Primary School, Kingscourt Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3PS
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01453765959
Callowell Primary School
Address: Callowell Primary School, Barrowfield Road, Farm Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4DG
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
Cashes Green Primary School
Address: Cashes Green Primary School, Hillcrest Road, Cashes Green, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4NL
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01453763598
Foxmoor Primary School
Address: Foxmoor Primary School, Hunters Way, Cashes Green, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4UJ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: 01453757251
Rodborough Community Primary School
Address: Rodborough Community Primary School, Rodborough Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3RT
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01453763159
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Cainscross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4JE
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Archway School
Address: Archway School, Paganhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4AX
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01453763242
Stroud High School
Address: Stroud High School, Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01453764441
Stroud High School
Address: Stroud High School, Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HF
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact:
Marling School
Address: Marling School, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4HE
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01453762251
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near GL5 1QA
COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
Address: STROUD HEALTH CENTRE, BEECHES GREEN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4BH
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 LANSDOWN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1BB
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
NELSON STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 17-18 NELSON STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2HN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
NELSON STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17-18 NELSON STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2HN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
CONFIDENT DENTAL & IMPLANT CLINIC
Address: COTSWOLD HOUSE, 37 LONDON ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2AJ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
ARCHWAY DENTAL LIMITED
Address: FROME HOUSE, LONDON ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2AJ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near GL5 1QA
STROUD FAMILY PHARMACY
Address: ROWCROFT RETREAT, ROWCROFT RETREAT, STROUD, GL5 3BE
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 764513
BOOTS
Address: 57 HIGH STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AS
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 57-62 HIGH STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AS
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 764079
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO SUPERSTORE, STRATFORD ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4AG
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779633
CAINSCROSS PHARMACY
Address: 16 CASHES GREEN ROAD, CAINSCROSS, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4JG
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 759205
BOOTS
Address: 37 TANGLEWOOD WAY, BUSSAGE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 8DE
Distance: 2.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 886869
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near GL5 1QA
SPECSAVERS (STROUD)
Address: UNIT 1, FIVE VALLEYS SHOPPING CENTRE, STROUD, GL5 1RR
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STROUD)
Address: 9-10 HIGH STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AU
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
STROUD VISION CENTRE
Address: 3 GEORGE STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 3DX
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
PAUL WESTLEY OPTICIANS
Address: 3A KENDRICK STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AA
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
NORVILLE OPTICIANS
Address: ELGIN MALL, HIGH STREET, STONEHOUSE, GL10 2NA
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: :
NAILSWORTH EYECARE LTD TA FINCH OPTICAL
Address: 7 OLD MARKET, NAILSWORTH, STROUD, GL6 0DU
Distance: 3.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near GL5 1QA
BEECHES GREEN SURGERY
Address: STROUD HEALTH CENTRE, BEECHES GREEN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4BH
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 763980
BEECHES GREEN HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BEECHES GREEN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4BH
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 KING STREET, STROUD, GL5 3BS
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 764696
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 1A KING STREET, STROUD, GL5 3BS
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ROWCROFT RETREAT, STROUD, GL5 3BE
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
ROWCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ROWCROFT RETREAT, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 3BE
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 764471
Transport Links near GL5 1QA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: GL5 1QA
- Stroud (Gloucs)
Stroud station, Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3APDistance: 0.34 milesDriving Time: 1.02 minutes - Stonehouse
Stonehouse station, Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JWDistance: 3.38 milesDriving Time: 6.45 minutes - Gloucester
Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DEDistance: 9.98 milesDriving Time: 17.08 minutes - Cam & Dursley
Cam & Dursley station, Box Road, near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJDistance: 10.67 milesDriving Time: 16.25 minutes - Kemble
Kemble station, Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AWDistance: 14.61 milesDriving Time: 20.82 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near GL5 1QA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near GL5 1QA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the GL5 1QA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Stroud Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Siobhan Baillie |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the GL5 1QA Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Stroud District Council and the County Council is Gloucestershire County Council.
Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Stroud District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Stroud District at the following link Stroud District.How much is the Council Tax?
Stroud District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Stroud District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the GL5 1QA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Gloucestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Gloucestershire County CouncilHouse Sales in GL5 1QA
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £618,000 | £618,000 | £618,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the GL5 1QA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Cornhill Shopping Centre, STROUD, GL5 2JT | 0.30 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Iceland |
| Tesco, Stratford Road, STROUD, GL5 4AG | 0.39 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Tesco |
| Waitrose, London Road, STROUD, GL5 2AP | 0.76 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Bath Road, STROUD, GL5 3TA | 1.53 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Dudbridge, STROUD, GL5 3HG | 1.71 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the GL5 1QA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, The Old Log Pound, Gloucester, GL2 5DN | 6.71 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Unit 1, The Old Log Pound |
| Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | 7.82 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd |
| St Oswalds Retail Park, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | 8.75 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to St Oswalds Retail Park |
| Michaelwood Service South, Dursley, GL11 6DD | 10.90 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to Michaelwood Service South |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Rowcroft Retreat, STROUD, GL5 3BE | 0.08 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to McDonald's, Rowcroft Retreat, STROUD, GL5 3BE |
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ | 5.05 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ |
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN | 6.75 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN |
| McDonald's, Northbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DP | 7.96 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to McDonald's, Northbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA | 6.72 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue |
| KFC, Eastbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DB | 7.69 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to KFC Gloucester - Eastbrook Road |
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 10.25 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to KFC Michaelwood - M5 North Services |
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 10.25 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to KFC Michaelwood - M5 South Services |
| KFC, Hatherley Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6TA | 10.83 miles | Directions from GL5 1QA to KFC Cheltenham - Golden Valley |