Town Pop. 2,767

Living in Berry Hill: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Berry Hill comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Berry Hill most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 50/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the GL16 postcode district, Berry Hill ranks 3rd. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (26) and lifestyle (29). That puts Berry Hill in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GL16 postcode district.

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Berry Hill scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
109.9 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 115 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 40 crimes
  2. 2 Aston Close 25 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 25 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Five Acres High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's C of E AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Berry Hill 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
3
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital16.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDIXTON ROAD SURGERY4 mi
GP capacity1,980 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 87 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.6%Student2.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 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
58
Lydney 7.7 mi
Chepstow 12.1 mi
Cam and Dursley 12.9 mi
J4 M50 8.5 mi
J3 M50 10.1 mi
J3 M50 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £360,000 13
Detached £367,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£236k £282k £330k £376k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Broadwell and Coalway 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Symonds Yat West 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Redbrook 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clearwell 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Herefordshire) 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Monmouth 48 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Berry Hill a nice place to live?

Berry Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Berry Hill is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Berry Hill?

Berry Hill has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 304 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Berry Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Berry Hill are Five Acres High School and St John's C of E Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Berry Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Berry Hill?

The current median house price in Berry Hill is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £367,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 34%.

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