Where is stroud uk

Stroud is situated towards the northernmost extremity of the GL5 postcode district, and roughly centrally between the easternmost and westernmost extremities of the GL5 postcode district.

Stroud is in the GL5 postcode district, which corresponds to the post town of Stroud. Position of Stroud relative to nearby towns. Distance is measured from the centre of Stroud to the centre of the town. Position of Stroud relative to nearby cities. Distance is measured from the centre of Stroud to the centre of the city.

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Source: Ordnance Survey Open Names. Licence: Open Government Licence. Source: Ordnance Survey County Boundaries. Location of Stroud within Gloucestershire. The judges said they chose Stroud as their national winner because "it has excellent schools, convenient transport links and easy access to lots of glorious green space". The farmers' market was praised as being "one of the best in the country" and the environmental credentials of local football side Forest Green Rovers were also noted.

The team is owned by green energy firm boss Dale Vince and only serves vegan food at its ground. He said it was the people of the town who had won it recognition. Karen Doe moved to Stroud 18 years ago and feels it has a unique character. I walk in the countryside and I meet amazing people everyday as well," she said. Lottie Lyster Connolly who runs the well known Prince Albert Pub in the town said: "The hills, the views, the valleys, the canals, the sunset; all of it's just glorious.

With a population of around 32, people, Stroud is smaller than recent winners York and Bristol but the panel has tended towards towns in recent years, with Altrincham and Salisbury the last two places to top the list. Helen Davies, The Times and Sunday Times property editor, said: "With working from home now common, it's no surprise that many of us are reassessing our priorities and thinking hard about where we really want to live. It hasn't been a year for big cities or small villages," she said.

The Somerset town of Frome was named as the regional winner for the south west of England. Judges said that its "creative energy" and "pretty cobbled streets" made it a long-time favourite, but it stood out this year because "it is a town where everybody is keen to get involved".

They praised a scheme providing community support for GP patients that has helped reduce hospital admissions. It hasn't been a year for big cities or small villages.

But growing up there, it was clear that the residents just care a lot about the place: about the environment, local politics and keeping things independent.

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