Welcome to Miserden
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 miles north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 420, increasing to 449 at the 2011 census.The village lies in the Cotswolds at an elevation of over 800 ft, above the valley of the River Frome. Until the Middle Ages, Miserden was known as Greenhampstead, and was mentioned by that name in the Domesday Book. The name Miserden derives from Musardera, "Musard's manor" - Musard was the name of the family which held the manor at the time of the Domesday Book. Robert Musard built Miserden Castle in the 12th century.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,129 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
463 (2021) |
Density |
41 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.8 |
Ward |
Painswick and Upton |
District |
Stroud |
Postcodes |
GL6 |
ONS ID |
E04004366 |
Council
Contact details for Miserden Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Miserden Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Miserden Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Miserden Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Miserden Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Miserden Parish.
Local News
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10 marvellous reasons to visit Miserden estate in Stroud
Published: 27th Jul 2023
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Stroud News & Journal Events - Creating Spaces 2023 from the Cotswolds Sculptors Association @ Miserden
Published: 1st Jun 2023
