Nursing in Stroud: Studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Stroud - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Stroud is a market town in Gloucestershire, England.
It is situated beneath the Cotswold Hills in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Stroud was known for its cloth and woollen mills in the industrial revolution and its canal network.
In 2021 The Sunday Times named Stroud the best place to live in the UK, citing the town's abundance of green spaces, independent spirit, and high quality of schools.
For Nurses, Stroud could be the ideal place to live, work and study.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, here is an end-to-end guide for Nurses wanting to study or work in Stroud.
Where do Nurses work in Stroud?
There are many hospitals in Stroud which have hundreds of job vacancies to employ nurses.
Stroud General Hospital
Stroud Maternity Hospital
Priory Hospital Althea Park House and The Anchor (Private residential home - eating disorders)
Vale Community Hospital (Dursley - 7 miles)
There are also many private hospitals and care homes throughout Stroud, specialising in support for the elderly as well as young people and younger adults. They frequently look for registered Nurses as well as carers.
There are hundreds of vacancies for Nurses across multiple specialisms throughout Stroud so there is no shortage of work for anyone wishing to relocate here.
Find nursing jobs in the South West
Scarlet House Care Home - Care UK
Find nursing jobs in Stroud at Scarlet House Care Home, operated by the care home provider, Care UK. You will find career information about this facility.
Where do aspiring Nurses study in Stroud?
For anyone wanting to become a Nurse in Stroud there are a variety of options. Whilst there is no university in Stroud itself, there are several campuses close by.
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College has five campuses located across Gloucestershire, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire. They offer a few healthcare related courses and have start dates available for September.
Another option for those wanting to study nursing is the University of Gloucestershire which offers a range of Nursing and Healthcare courses at their Oxstalls campus in Gloucester, just under half an hour by road from Stroud. There is also a direct train from Stroud Station to Oxstalls Station which takes slightly over an hour. Course start dates are available for mid-September.
Either of these Universities would provide a great starting point for prospective nurses.
Find our nursing university guide here.
The average monthly rental cost in Stroud is £950 per a month.
Where do Nurses live in Stroud?
Students Nurses and Nurses live all over the town but the most popular locations in Stroud are:
Stroud Town Centre.
Popular with locals due to its good transport links and Ofsted rated Outstanding and good schools.
Bisley.
Located 4 miles from Stroud the village is popular with families with select shops and a good variety of family styled pubs and restaurants.
Randwick.
A village just 10 minutes from Stroud town centre and is popular with those who prefer the quiet life.
Selsley.
A picturesque village just two miles away from Stroud offering plenty of local amenities.
Further away from Stroud (12 miles) is Longlevens, a popular place to live due to its closeness to the University of Gloucestershire Oxstalls Campus.
What are the living costs for Nurses in Stroud?
Stroud could be an ideal place for Nurses to relocate to.
Here is a general guide to some of the different costs of living in the town of Stroud.
The average price for a home in Stroud is currently £381,300 according to Rightmove - higher than the national average of £293,000.
The average rental price for a property in Stroud is £950 per month. But if you are looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just under £600.
Council tax costs vary a lot across the city. But most people across Stroud are in a Band B property or similar, which means paying £1,839.84 a year. This works out around about £154 per month.
Other bills like shopping and utilities are priced the same as the rest of the UK but eating out and entertainment compare positivity.
Is travel easy in Stroud?
There are many options when it comes to traveling to and from Stroud.
Stroud Railway Station (Great Western Railways) serves multiple locations including Reading and Swindon while London can be reached within 2 hours. A second station, Stonehouse, is located to the west of the town.
For drivers, the A46 links Stroud with Cheltenham and Bath while the A419 to Cirencester also provides access to the M5 motorway. London is within a three-hour drive.
There are regular bus services in Stroud with links to Bristol, Stonehouse, and other places of interest.
Nearby Bristol Airport offers flights all over the UK, as well as to Europe and the US.
What to do in Stroud: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out
There are lots of places to see and explore in Stroud.
Culture and attractions
One of the most popular to visit is Cattle Country Farm Park which offers a broad selection of activities including an indoor play barn, a chance to meet the animals and the Graze Café, all for you and your family to enjoy a fun packed day out.
A delightful venue to visit is Woodchester Mansion which offers a wide variety of exciting places to explore as well as incredible views and Gothic Revival architecture. There are even 44 carved stone animals around the building to find and you may even spot the Woodchester Ghost.
For anyone interested in art and music Stroud has many places to peruse. The Museum in the Park is brimming full of rich history and vibrant art while Stroud Park and Stratford Park both offer enjoyable days out.
Those of a musical persuasion should not miss Stroud Sub Rooms and The Good Shed which both host live music, comedy, and dance events throughout the year.
Football fans can follow Forest Green Rovers Football Club (3 miles from Stroud) who play in the English National League and host their home matches at The New Lawn Stadium.
Nightlife and eating out
Stroud has many options for nightlife such as bars and restaurants. There is something for everyone to experience and enjoy. - no matter your interests.
Highlights include:
Galgos Latino. Known for its authentic Spanish tapas combining traditional recipes with a contemporary twist.
Bar 3000. Enjoy a spot to eat and drink here before hitting the bowling lanes at Stroud Bowl.
Fat Toni’s Pizzeria. Popular pizzeria in Stroud.
Little Ginger Deli and Cafe. Known for its good variety of food and friendly atmosphere.
Stroud Brewery. Popular with locals due to its fresh food and varied drinks selection.
What are the school options in Stroud?
There are lots of options to send your children to school in Stroud.
There are 4 primary schools and 4 secondary schools and 1 independent private school.
There are lots of school options but the school you choose to send your children in Stroud is down to personal preference.
Population and demographics in Stroud
Here are some of the stand-out populations and demographic facts about Stroud.
Stroud has a population of 121,500, 13500 live in the town itself.
The population has risen by 600 in the last year.
Its population density is 638 per square mile.
Students make up 28.3% of Stroud population.
2.6 % of the population is unemployed.
In summary: is Stroud a good place to be a Nurse?
There is something for everyone in Stroud.
There are lots of things to do In Stroud from lunch at local restaurants to local attractions.
Travel is easy, and there is plenty of work on offer and easy transport links with trains to many other towns and cities and excellent motorway links.
Living costs are slightly lower than the national average.
Nurses earn an average of just over £37,000 per a year in Stroud.
So, your salary as a registered Nurse goes much further.
Here are a couple of examples:
As a newly qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a house, you would still have more than £900 left in your pocket each month for everything else. Your disposable income in the Southeast would barely reach half of this figure.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint mortgage for an average-priced flat in Stroud.
As a nursing student or Nurse in Stroud you will have an excellent quality of life with lots of things to do.
