Stroud

Local authority district in Gloucestershire, England

Coordinates:	51.72, -2.3
OS grid ref:	SO 79 02

The district of Stroud sits in the south‑west of Gloucestershire in England, where steep, narrow valleys cut into the western edge of the Cotswolds. The River Frome and a network of streams once powered dozens of mills, and traces of the old industrial infrastructure such as the Stroudwater Navigation give the landscape a distinctive mix of countryside and heritage.

Culture in the district is strongly independent and creative, with lively farmers’ markets, galleries, music events and numerous community initiatives. Towns such as Nailsworth and Stonehouse have thriving artisan scenes, while local festivals and a tradition of environmental activism contribute to a socially engaged atmosphere.

Economically the area blends light manufacturing, tourism, creative industries and agriculture - the old wool and cloth trades have largely transformed into studios, food producers and small tech firms. Historic churches, listed mill buildings and attractions like the Rococo Garden at Painswick make the district popular with walkers and people interested in heritage and rural life.

Stroud postcode districts

GL5, GL6, GL10, GL11, GL12, GL13

Most populated places in Stroud

Places in Stroud

Alderley Parish
Alkington Parish
Amberley Built-up area
Amberley and Woodchester Ward
Arlingham Parish
Bagpath Built-up area
Berkeley Built-up area
Berkeley Vale Ward
Bisley Built-up area
Bisley-with-Lypiatt Parish
Brimscombe and Thrupp Built-up area
Cambridge Built-up area
Chalford Built-up area
Dursley Built-up area
Eastington Built-up area
Edge Built-up area
Frampton on Severn Built-up area
Hillesley Built-up area
Hillesley and Tresham Parish
Kingswood Built-up area
Minchinhampton Built-up area
Nailsworth Built-up area
North Nibley Built-up area
Nympsfield Built-up area
Painswick Built-up area
Sharpness Built-up area
Slimbridge Built-up area
Stone Built-up area
Stonehouse Built-up area
Stroud Built-up area
Uley Built-up area
Wotton-under-Edge Built-up area