Fountain Street

Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Low confidence

Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (fair).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: RetireesFair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (40) and school access (50) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 80). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £200,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (68) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

56
Liveability Score
Top 6% in StroudTop 17% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Fountain Street is located in Stroud, near Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. Crime is around average for the area, with 158 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is James Lear of Arundel (clothes, 26m). The nearest transport stop is 52m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £200,000. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both retirees and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Fair (58)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (68)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£200,000
Median Price
12
Transactions (2014–2025)
0.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

James Lear of Arundel26m (0.3 min walk)
The Salon26m (0.3 min walk)
Foil Hair46m (0.6 min walk)
Amalfi57m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Fountain Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (2)

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Transport Links

Bus Station bus_stop52m
Clock Tower School stop bus_stop159m
Morrison's Forecourt bus_stop183m
Demand Responsive Area bus_stop189m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.

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