POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

GL55 postcode decision report

Useful shortlist area

GL55 currently groups 181 live postcode rows with best-fit area context in Cotswold. Aggregate median sold price reads at £527,000 across 623 recorded sales. Gigabit availability in the best-fit area is 61.8% with median download at Unavailable. 4G strong coverage reaches 95.5% and 5G reaches 0.7% in the best-fit area summary. Nearby planning activity reads quiet in the strongest matched area context. The leading exact postcode follow-up already links 32 school rows for shortlist review.

Live postcode rollup with area connectivity and planning contextSold prices through 18 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024 · Mobile source year 2025
Data status: Verified live dataMatched postcodes: 181 postcodesSold prices: Latest sale 18 Feb 2026Broadband: Gigabit 61.8%Planning: No nearby planningSchools: 32 nearby school rows
  • Matched postcodes 181Live postcode rows grouped under GL55
  • Median sold price in GL55, last 5 years £527,000Based on 623 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Feb 2026
  • Best-fit area CotswoldUsed for planning and connectivity context when the partial postcode spans multiple exact rows
  • Nearby planning QuietPlanning follow-up uses the strongest matched area context for this rollup
  • Schools snapshot 32 nearby school rowsSchool snapshot comes from the strongest exact postcode follow-up in this rollup

Joined partial postcode brief

Start with the aggregate signals below, then move into exact postcode follow-up, planning, schools, tools, and learning if this partial postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price in GL55, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 623 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Feb 2026.

Connectivity

Gigabit 61.8%

Gigabit availability is 61.8%, with median download at Unavailable and below-USO share at 0.2%. 4G strong-coverage share is 95.5%, with 5G at 0.7% in the current area-level summary.

Planning

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched Cotswold in the current live coverage yet.

Schools

32 nearby school rows

The leading exact postcode follow-up currently links 32 school rows for shortlist review.

Transport

1,438 mapped stops

Cotswold currently links 1,438 mapped transport stops, including 4 rail or metro stops. Use the linked exact postcode pages to check stop proximity more precisely inside GL55.

Local business

Score 100/100

Cotswold currently links 666 mapped local businesses across 8 tracked categories. Top amenity groups include 236 food and drink, 127 nightlife, 88 retail. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Exact postcode follow-up

10 linked postcodes

Start with GL5 5EF, Stroud and then work through the other 9 linked postcodes for exact due diligence.

Median sold price in GL55, last 5 years

£527,000

Strong sample. Based on 623 sales · Latest sale in data: 18 Feb 2026.

Built from 181 matched postcode rows within the postcode area GL55, with best-fit area context in Cotswold.

Local business

GL55 uses the best-fit area rollup below for a first-pass amenity mix. Use the linked exact postcodes for nearby place checking.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: nearest matching geography. Local-business context uses the best-fit local-authority rollup for this partial postcode. Exact nearby places still belong on the linked exact postcode pages.

Amenity group

Food and drink

236 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (113), restaurant (78), fast food (45).

Amenity group

Nightlife

127 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (115), bar (12).

Amenity group

Retail

88 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (62), pet (7), diy (6).

Amenity group

Grocery

85 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (46), bakery (16), supermarket (15).

Exact postcode follow-up

Use these exact postcode pages to turn the partial postcode rollup into a shortlist you can pressure-test in more detail.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

Amberley Parochial School

Primary option in GL5 5JG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School

Primary option in GL5 2QR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Callowell Primary School

Primary option in GL5 4DG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for GL5 5EF before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

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Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

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Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around GL55.

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Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

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Use viewing and offer planners

Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess GL55.

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