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Singles in Stroud

Members from Stroud and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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A few facts about Stroud

  • About 60,000 people live in Stroud.
  • It lies in England.
  • It's about 91 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Swindon is about 22 miles away.
  • Close by: Gloucester (8 miles), Cheltenham (12 miles) and Bristol (27 miles).

First-date ideas for Stroud

In a town like Stroud, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Stroud: questions and answers

How far around Stroud can I search?

More than 1.6 million people live within 30 miles of Stroud, in 48 towns and cities including Bristol, Swindon and Gloucester. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Stroud free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Stroud or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Stroud real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Stroud?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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