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Living in Bagpath: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bagpath is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 69/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL5 postcode district, Bagpath ranks 2nd. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (95) and economic health (91) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GL5 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
Average
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Settlement area

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Bagpath scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
175 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 16 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Drugs 1 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heather Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Ash Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Bear Hill 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.266 · PM2.5 5.951 · PM10 9.258 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
47
3 schools in area · 23 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Thrupp SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Gastrells Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9.5 mi
Lydney & District Hospital13.6 mi
Southmead Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryFive Valleys Medical Centre1.3 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed0.9%Retired32.7%Student3.1%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership87.9%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
69
Stroud 1.3 mi
Stonehouse 3 mi
Cam and Dursley 6.1 mi
J13 M5 5 mi
J13 M5 5.2 mi
J12 M5 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bagpath 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 0.8 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 0.9 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 1.3 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 2.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bagpath a nice place to live?

Bagpath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bagpath is 60/100, 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 Bagpath?

Bagpath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bagpath?

Among the top-rated schools in Bagpath are Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School and Thrupp School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bagpath in total.

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Postcode districts in Bagpath

GL5 63 ⇄

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