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Google Business Profile management, a steady review routine and service pages that match how Stroud people search.
Google, Maps and AI search in Stroud
SEO Agency Stroud
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Stroud, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across GL5 and GL6, including Beeches Green and Spillmans.
Postcode districts:GL5GL6
Local people26,560
Dentist searches1,000
Businesses5,810
House builders150
8/20
of the top 20 roofers on Stroud's Google map show no website.
Stroud at a glance
The Stroud built-up area is home to about 26,600 people
That is 1% more than in mid-2022. 69.1% of households own their home.
26,560people
1%change since mid-2022
13,269households
69.1%of homes are owner-occupied
16%of homes are rented privately
126,418people in the wider district
Who's in business in Stroud
Professional, scientific and technical firms make up 17.2% of businesses in the Stroud district
Of the district's 5,810 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses, 89.4% employ fewer than ten people.
5,810VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses
89.4%employ fewer than 10 people
89.1%of UK businesses employ fewer than 10 people
1,470registered workplaces in Stroud's neighbourhood areas
925sole proprietors
By size
Share of businesses by sector
How many firms each trade has
150House builders
120Electricians
120Vehicle repair garages
100Plumbing, heating and air-con firms
95Landscapers
65Hair and beauty salons
65Joiners
60Accountancy firms
Owner-operators in Stroud
22.8% of Stroud's working residents work for themselves
Of them, 2,971 work without employees and 380 employ others (Census 2021). That compares with 17.1% across England and Wales.
22.8%of working residents are self-employed
2,971self-employed without employees
380self-employed with employees
17.1%across England and Wales
Searches that name Stroud
"dentist stroud" has the most searches of the service phrases we checked
"dentist stroud" averages 1,000 searches a month across the UK; "roofer stroud" 590, "plumber stroud" 320 and "locksmith stroud" 210.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist stroud" | 1,000 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "roofer stroud" | 590 | Busiest month: Oct | 2 | 8 of 20 | Lower |
| "plumber stroud" | 320 | Busiest month: Oct | 11 | 5 of 20 | Lower |
| "locksmith stroud" | 210 | Busiest month: Aug | – | – | – |
| "electrician stroud" | 170 | Busiest month: Oct | 7 | 7 of 20 | Lower |
| "accountant stroud" | 110 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
| "builder stroud" | 110 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "cleaner stroud" | 90 | Busiest month: Aug | – | – | – |
| "landscaper stroud" | 70 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "mechanic stroud" | 30 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
1,000searches a month for "dentist stroud": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Jan
Advertisers bid about £2.69 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $3.58 a click.
Who shows up on Stroud's map
8 of the top 20 roofers on Stroud's map show no website
Of the top 20, at least half have 2 reviews or more; their average rating is 4.97. On the same map, 5 of the top 20 plumbers and 7 of the top 20 electricians show no website.
The top listings on Google Maps, by trade
Plumber
5 of the top 20 show no website
11 median Google reviews
4.83 average rating
Electrician
7 of the top 20 show no website
7 median Google reviews
4.88 average rating
Roofer
8 of the top 20 show no website
2 median Google reviews
4.97 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
StroudGloucesterUK median
08152330
Plumber 11
Electrician 7
Roofer 2
| Trade | Stroud | Nearest larger town | UK median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 11 | Gloucester: 19 | 19 |
| Electrician | 7 | Gloucester: 26 | 9 |
| Roofer | 2 | Gloucester: 16 | 11 |
Measure your gap
How far are you from the middle of Stroud's map?
11
reviews behind the Stroud median for plumbers on the map (11).
Reviews are only one of the signals Google Maps uses.
Out-build the top listings
Fast, well-structured service pages and structured data are often the quickest gains.
Cover every place you serve
Pages for Beeches Green and Spillmans and the other places around Stroud, before competitors notice.
Stroud's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
- 1
AI answers
AI search optimisation and structured data, so Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
A managed Google Business Profile, regular posts, local citations and new reviews every month.
- 3
The organic results
Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Stroud?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 8 of the top 20 roofers on Stroud's Google map show no website. Websites for Stroud businesses
Business openings and closures around Stroud
In 2024, more businesses closed than started in the Stroud district
460 started and 490 closed. 46.5% of those started in 2019 were still trading five years later.
460businesses started
490businesses closed
46.5%of 2019 start-ups still trading five years on
5,725active businesses
Across the UK
UK figures for context
Two figures from the UK to read Stroud's numbers against.
Websites
65%
Only 65% of UK construction businesses have a website; 34% say they don't
Trust
33%
33% of homeowners under 35 rely on online reviews to choose a builder, vs 16% of over-55s
What this means for a Stroud service business
First among the local service phrases we checked is "dentist stroud", at 1,000 searches a month across the UK, and "roofer stroud" is second, at 590 a month. Google Maps shows no website for 8 of the top 20 results for "roofer" around Stroud; it is worth checking that your own listing links to your website. Of those 20 listings, at least half have 2 reviews or more.
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
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Stroud FAQs
Common questions from Stroud businesses
Do you work with businesses in Stroud?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the UK and US, including Stroud.
Is there search demand for a dentist in Stroud?
"dentist stroud" averaged 1,000 searches a month across the UK in the 12 months to September 2026.
When is demand for a roofer highest in Stroud?
Searches for "roofer stroud" across the UK peaked in October 2025 at 1,600, against an average of 590 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Stroud?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist stroud" averages 1,000 searches a month across the UK, and 8 of the top 20 roofers on Google Maps around Stroud show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How many people live in Stroud?
The Stroud built-up area has about 26,600 people (mid-2024).
How crowded is Google Maps for roofers in Stroud?
Of the top 20 roofers on Google Maps around Stroud, 8 show no website, and at least half of them have 2 reviews or more (the same figure around Gloucester is 16).
How common is self-employment in Stroud?
22.8% of working residents in Stroud are self-employed (Census 2021).
How many businesses does Stroud have?
The Stroud district has 5,810 VAT- or PAYE-registered businesses (March 2026); 89.4% employ fewer than ten people.
Nearby areas we cover
Stroud and its neighbours
Within 7 miles
- Beeches Green0.3 mi
- Spillmans0.3 mi
- Badbrook0.4 mi
- Butts, The0.4 mi
- Paganhill0.4 mi
- Rodborough0.4 mi
- The Butts0.4 mi
- Dudbridge Hill0.5 mi
- Highfield0.5 mi
- Lansdown0.6 mi
- Tabernacle Walk0.6 mi
- Cainscross0.7 mi
Nearby location pages
Gloucestershire
All towns we cover in Gloucestershire
Read next: Plumber SEO – Ranking for Emergency Keywords and Local Searches
Straight-line distances
First steps for a Stroud business
- Win the map around Stroud
Service areas set to GL5 and GL6, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Stroud's median on Google Maps.
- Pages for the places you cover
Beeches Green, Spillmans and Badbrook: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Get mentioned in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Stroud customers ask.
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