Stroud
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Stroud, in Gloucestershire, sits in the heart of the Cotswolds and is surrounded by five scenic valleys. The town is known for its vibrant markets, artistic culture, and historic mills. The surrounding countryside includes rolling hills, woodland trails, and the Cotswold Way walking route. Nearby villages such as Painswick and Nailsworth add to the area’s charm, offering traditional stone cottages, gardens, and heritage sites.
Wards in Stroud
Stroud is divided into 22 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Amberley and Woodchester
- Berkeley Vale
- Cainscross
- Cam East
- Cam West
- Chalford
- Coaley and Uley
- Dursley
- Nailsworth
- Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe
- Rodborough
- Severn
- Stonehouse
- Stroud Central
- Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill
- Stroud Slade
- Stroud Trinity
- Stroud Uplands
- Stroud Valley
- The Stanleys
- Thrupp
- Wotton-under-Edge
Stroud is a constituency that covers these wards in Stroud.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 18,606 | 19.10% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,891 | 6.05% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,276 | 10.55% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 17,535 | 18.00% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,256 | 22.85% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 22,843 | 23.45% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 89,050 | 92.74% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,032 | 3.16% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| White and Asian | 610 | 0.64% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 579 | 0.60% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 445 | 0.46% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 397 | 0.41% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Other Asian | 325 | 0.34% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| Indian | 314 | 0.33% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 285 | 0.30% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| White and Black African | 191 | 0.20% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| African | 170 | 0.18% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Chinese | 165 | 0.17% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 122 | 0.13% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 82 | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 72 | 0.08% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 56 | 0.06% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Other Black | 54 | 0.06% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 39 | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Pakistani | 33 | 0.03% | 0.31% | 2.66% |