Stroud

Stroud is located in the central part of Gloucestershire, England. It sits in the Cotswold Hills, to the southeast of the Forest of Dean and to the southwest of Cheltenham. Stroud is known for its picturesque valleys and industrial heritage, and it serves as a gateway to exploring the scenic beauty of the surrounding Cotswolds. The town is situated roughly 10 miles (16 km) east of Gloucester and around 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Cheltenham.

Our population has grown by 7.4% welcoming 8,325 new residents!
7.5% of our community identify as ethnic minorities (includes all groups except white: British)
16.9% of Stroud residents are recognised as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).
8.3% have a long-term physical or mental health condition but don’t identify as disabled.
76% of adults stay active, while 14.8% are physically inactive.
60% of adults and 32.9% of Year 6 children are overweight (including obesity).