Hardwicke

Hardwicke is one of 27 wards in Stroud, home to 8,498 people in 3,406 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £305,000 over the past two years, 10% below the Stroud median. On average 15% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — in line with the Stroud average.

Ward E05015846 · 250 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

8,498residentsCensus 2021

£305kmedian sale price320 sales, 24 months

15%green within 500 mpostcode average

89%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Hardwicke in StroudPostcodes in Hardwicke highlighted; the rest of Stroud in grey

Map of Stroud with Hardwicke highlighted

People and homes.

8,498 residents in 3,406 households, next to the Stroud average.

18%

aged 15–29

15%

aged 65 and over

72%

owner-occupied homes

17%

privately rented

socially rented

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Hardwicke and Stroud.

HardwickeStroud

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Hardwicke with a published hygiene rating.

47rated food businessesin total

94%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Stroud: 91%

1rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)