Woodlands Drive
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Reality check: At £278,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 13% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Safety (15), environment (27), and school access (10) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 13% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (27), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£278,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 10 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 13% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Woodlands Drive is located in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 305 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 123 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 63m away. The median property price is £278,500, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Woodlands Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 1187m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stroud 1016m · 13 min walk
- Stroud Library 1229m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Summer Crescent Wildlife Area 678m · 8 min walk
- Park Gardens 831m · 10 min walk
- Trinity Pocket Park 1026m · 13 min walk
- Bank Gardens 1059m · 13 min walk
- Daisy Bank 1062m · 13 min walk
schools (4)
- Stroud Valley Community Primary School 1076m · 14 min walk
- The Rosary Catholic Primary School 1326m · 17 min walk
- Rodborough Community Primary School 1871m · 23 min walk
- Callowell Primary School 1899m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Slade Brook — Stroud36
- Captain Barton Close — Stroud36
- Mason Road — Stroud40
- Highwood Drive — Stroud40
- Kingfisher Way — Stroud32
Data Transparency
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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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