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Living in Amberley (Stroud): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Amberley (Stroud) scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 61/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL5 postcode district, Amberley (Stroud) ranks 3rd. Against the wider GL5 district average of 63/100, that is 6 points below. Its transport score runs 11 points below the GL5 district's 72/100. For the surrounding area, see GL5 postcode district.

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Amberley (Stroud) scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
297.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 96 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Shoplifting 28 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 56 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 George Street 15 crimes
  3. 3 Common Road 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
38
4 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Amberley Parochial SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thrupp SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital13.3 mi
Southmead Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPrice's Mill Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,433 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
26
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired36%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.7%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Stroud · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
61
Stroud 2.2 mi
Stonehouse 3.5 mi
Cam and Dursley 6.1 mi
J13 M5 5.6 mi
J13 M5 5.6 mi
J12 M5 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Amberley (Stroud) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Woodchester 54 0.9 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 0.9 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 2.2 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Amberley (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Amberley (Stroud) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Amberley (Stroud) is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Amberley (Stroud)?

Amberley (Stroud) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 286 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Amberley (Stroud)?

Among the top-rated schools in Amberley (Stroud) are Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School, Amberley Parochial School and Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Amberley (Stroud) in total.

Amberley (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Amberley (Stroud)

GL5 63 ⇄
GL6 55 ⇄

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