Town Pop. 898

Living in Beachley: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beachley comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Beachley places 3rd of 9 in the NP16 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 52 points above the NP16 district's 47/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). On the national picture that lands Beachley in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NP16 postcode district.

54
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Settlement area

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Beachley scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Burglary 1 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Buttington Terrace 7 crimes
  2. 2 Wyvern Road 3 crimes
  3. 3 Denmark Drive 2 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.068 · PM2.5 5.561 · PM10 9.276 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Wyedean School and Sixth Form CentreSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital8.2 mi
Southmead Hospital8.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
Nearest GP surgeryVAUXHALL SURGERY1.7 mi
GP capacity1,705 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate64.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired18.9%Student3.2%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical43.5%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)21.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship8.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership62.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Forest of Dean · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Chepstow 1.6 mi
Severn Beach 4.2 mi
Pilning 4.6 mi
J2 M48 0.6 mi
J2 M48 1.3 mi
J1 M48 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beachley 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

Chepstow 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tutshill and Sedbury 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Woodcroft 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Portskewett 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sudbrook 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Arvans 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Pilning 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oldbury Naite 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Olveston 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Shirenewton 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Caldicot 58 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachley a nice place to live?

Beachley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Beachley is 54/100, 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 Beachley?

Beachley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 4,336 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beachley?

Among the top-rated schools in Beachley is Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Beachley in total.

Beachley in context

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Postcode districts in Beachley

NP16 55 ⇄

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