GL6 8NP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GL6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8NP) 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 GL6.
Postal Sector. In our case GL6 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NP.

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 GL6 8NP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STROUD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the GL6 8NP postcode have the street address of Bluebell Rise

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GL6 8NP postcode is home to a bustling 137 residents!

It is situated within the post town of STROUD within the old postal county of Gloucestershire.

GL6 8NP is within the village of Chalford.

The GL6 8NP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in GL6 8NP are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of maisonettes. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached, mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are detached. Of these flats, most are unknown.

Most properties in GL6 8NP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for GL6 8NP

Latitude	51.7324744057
Longitude	-2.15684273292

Ordnance Survey Maps for GL6 8NP

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
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Explorer 1:25,000 179 Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 163 Cheltenham & Cirencester	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from GL6 8NP © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for GL6 8NP

Sun 28th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	88.00%	NW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	63.00%	WNW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	5.00%	WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	0.00%	SW 9 mph

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	0.00%	SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	0.00%	S 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	1.00%	S 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	S 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	S 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	3.00%	S 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 13 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	SE 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	2.00%	SE 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	2.00%	SE 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	3.00%	SE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	9.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	SE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	SE 9 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	ESE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	10.00%	E 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	11.00%	E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	E 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	14.00%	E 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	16.00%	E 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	19.00%	ENE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	17.00%	WNW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GL6 8NP Postcode?

Download Speeds For GL6 8NP

Average Mbps	60.900
Median Mbps	66.100
Maximum Mbps	79.910

GL6 8NP has an average download speed of 60.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,332 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

40% of postcodes (472,036) have slower broadband speeds.

60% of postcodes (711,273) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For GL6 8NP

Average Mbps	15.500
Median Mbps	19.000
Maximum Mbps	20.000

GL6 8NP has an average upload speed of 15.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,014 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

70% of postcodes (826,640) have slower upload speeds.

29% of postcodes (346,987) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of GL6 8NP Postcode

England Primary Schools

Chalford Hill Primary School

Address: Chalford Hill Primary School, Chalford Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8LG

Distance: 0.60 miles

School Website

Contact: 01453883123

Bussage Church of England Primary School

Address: Bussage Church of England Primary School, The Ridgeway, Bussage, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8FW

Distance: 0.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01453883205

Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Address: Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7BE

Distance: 1.49 miles

School Website

Contact: 01452770251

Eastcombe Primary School

Address: Eastcombe Primary School, Dr Crouch's Road, Eastcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7EA

Distance: 0.36 miles

School Website

Contact: 01452770227

Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Address: Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Old Neighbourhood, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8PP

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Thomas Keble School

Address: Thomas Keble School, Eastcombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7DY

Distance: 0.21 miles

School Website

Contact: 01452770301

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near GL6 8NP

FOURWAYS DENTAL SURGERY

Address: MIDDLE HILL, CHALFORD HILL, STROUD, GL6 8BD

Distance: 0.11 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.FOURWAYSDENTALSURGERY.CO.UK

MINCHINHAMPTON DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 25 TETBURY STREET, MINCHINHAMPTON, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 9JH

Distance: 2.31 miles

Contact: :

NELSON STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 17-18 NELSON STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2HN

Distance: 2.56 miles

Contact: :

NELSON STREET DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 17-18 NELSON STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2HN

Distance: 2.56 miles

Contact: :

CONFIDENT DENTAL & IMPLANT CLINIC

Address: COTSWOLD HOUSE, 37 LONDON ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2AJ

Distance: 2.59 miles

Contact: :

ARCHWAY DENTAL LIMITED

Address: FROME HOUSE, LONDON ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 2AJ

Distance: 2.59 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near GL6 8NP

BOOTS

Address: 37 TANGLEWOOD WAY, BUSSAGE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 8DE

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 886869

BOOTS

Address: LONDON HOUSE, THE CROSS, MINCHINHAMPTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 9JA

Distance: 2.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 882146

BOOTS

Address: 57 HIGH STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AS

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: :

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 57-62 HIGH STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AS

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 764079

STROUD FAMILY PHARMACY

Address: ROWCROFT RETREAT, ROWCROFT RETREAT, STROUD, GL5 3BE

Distance: 2.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 764513

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: TESCO SUPERSTORE, STRATFORD ROAD, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4AG

Distance: 3.04 miles

Contact: tel: 03456 779633

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near GL6 8NP

PAUL WESTLEY OPTICIANS

Address: 3A KENDRICK STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AA

Distance: 2.70 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (STROUD)

Address: 9-10 HIGH STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1AU

Distance: 2.74 miles

Contact: :

STROUD VISION CENTRE

Address: 3 GEORGE STREET, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 3DX

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (STROUD)

Address: UNIT 1, FIVE VALLEYS SHOPPING CENTRE, STROUD, GL5 1RR

Distance: 2.82 miles

Contact: :

NAILSWORTH EYECARE LTD TA FINCH OPTICAL

Address: 7 OLD MARKET, NAILSWORTH, STROUD, GL6 0DU

Distance: 3.73 miles

Contact: :

NORVILLE OPTICIANS

Address: ELGIN MALL, HIGH STREET, STONEHOUSE, GL10 2NA

Distance: 5.51 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near GL6 8NP

FRITHWOOD SURGERY

Address: 45 TANGLEWOOD WAY, CHALFORD, BUSSAGE, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 8DE

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 882868

MINCHINHAMPTON SURGERY

Address: BELL LANE, MINCHINHAMPTON, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 9JF

Distance: 2.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 883793

LOCKING HILL SURGERY

Address: LOCKING HILL, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 1UY

Distance: 2.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 764222

BEECHES GREEN SURGERY

Address: STROUD HEALTH CENTRE, BEECHES GREEN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4BH

Distance: 2.78 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 763980

BEECHES GREEN HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: BEECHES GREEN, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL5 4BH

Distance: 2.78 miles

Contact: :

FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 1 KING STREET, STROUD, GL5 3BS

Distance: 2.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01453 764696

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Transport Links near GL6 8NP

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: GL6 8NP

Stroud (Gloucs)
Stroud station, Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP
Distance: 5.10 miles
Driving Time: 9.27 minutes
Stonehouse
Stonehouse station, Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
Distance: 7.99 miles
Driving Time: 14.39 minutes
Kemble
Kemble station, Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW
Distance: 12.24 miles
Driving Time: 16.24 minutes
Cam & Dursley
Cam & Dursley station, Box Road, near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ
Distance: 15.29 miles
Driving Time: 24.20 minutes
Gloucester
Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
Distance: 16.41 miles
Driving Time: 24.12 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near GL6 8NP

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near GL6 8NP

M5 J13

Distance: 9.98 miles

Driving Time: 16.58 minutes

M5 J11A

Distance: 12.71 miles

Driving Time: 18.13 minutes

M5 J12

Distance: 13.01 miles

Driving Time: 19.52 minutes

M5 J11

Distance: 15.69 miles

Driving Time: 21.04 minutes

M5 J10

Distance: 18.60 miles

Driving Time: 23.86 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the GL6 8NP Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Stroud Co Const
Member or Parliament	Siobhan Baillie
Contact Details	Contact Siobhan Baillie
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the GL6 8NP 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 GL6 8NP 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 Council

House Sales in GL6 8NP

Yearly House Sales for GL6 8NP
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£114,500	£210,000	£190,800	5
2011	£124,950	£184,000	£154,475	2
2012	£205,000	£205,000	£205,000	1
2013	£180,000	£278,000	£175,000	3
2014	£215,000	£280,000	£248,333	3
2016	£242,000	£222,500	£229,375	4
2017	£300,000	£300,000	£300,000	1
2018	£285,000	£285,000	£285,000	1
2019	£122,262	£340,000	£242,421	3
2020	£330,000	£350,000	£340,000	2
2021	£275,000	£345,000	£306,250	4

Postcodes near the GL6 8NP Postcode

GL6 7DY GL6 8FE Alder Way GL6 8PG Bluebell Chase GL6 8FD Cherry Close GL6 8NJ Gardiner Close GL6 8BD Middle Hill GL6 8FB Padin Close GL6 8NH The Old Common GL6 8JT The Old Common

What Popular Supermarkets are near the GL6 8NP Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near GL6 8NP
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, London Road, STROUD, GL5 2AP	3.88 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Waitrose
Iceland, Cornhill Shopping Centre, STROUD, GL5 2JT	4.26 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Iceland
Tesco, Stratford Road, STROUD, GL5 4AG	4.89 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Tesco
Aldi, Bath Road, STROUD, GL5 3TA	5.21 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Aldi
Morrisons, George Street, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0AQ	5.77 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the GL6 8NP Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near GL6 8NP
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Unit 1, The Old Log Pound, Gloucester, GL2 5DN	8.78 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Unit 1, The Old Log Pound
Cirencester, A429 Cirencester, Cirencester, GL7 5DS	8.94 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Cirencester, A429 Cirencester
Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5SF	9.56 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd
St Oswalds Retail Park, Gloucester, GL1 2SR	10.39 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to St Oswalds Retail Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near GL6 8NP
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Rowcroft Retreat, STROUD, GL5 3BE	2.82 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to McDonald's, Rowcroft Retreat, STROUD, GL5 3BE
McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ	7.56 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ
McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN	8.78 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN
McDonald's, Cricklade Road, CIRENCESTER, GL7 1NP	8.82 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to McDonald's, Cricklade Road, CIRENCESTER, GL7 1NP

KFC Restaurants near GL6 8NP
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA	8.83 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue
KFC, Eastbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DB	9.05 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to KFC Gloucester - Eastbrook Road
KFC, Hatherley Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6TA	11.19 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to KFC Cheltenham - Golden Valley
KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD	12.14 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to KFC Michaelwood - M5 North Services
KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD	12.14 miles	Directions from GL6 8NP to KFC Michaelwood - M5 South Services