Town Pop. 1,279

Living in Blakeney (Forest of Dean): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blakeney (Forest of Dean) comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 89/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the GL15 postcode district scores higher. Blakeney (Forest of Dean) leads all 8.

Against the wider GL15 district average of 49/100, that is 5 points above. On broadband specifically, Blakeney (Forest of Dean) sits 48 points above the GL15 district figure of 41/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL15 postcode district.

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Blakeney (Forest of Dean) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
124.3 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 56 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Smithy 24 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Crown Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Blakeney Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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 Hospital1.8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital12.5 mi
Southmead Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,625 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.1%Student2.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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
42
Lydney 3.4 mi
Cam and Dursley 6.4 mi
Stonehouse 9.2 mi
J13 M5 7.1 mi
J13 M5 7.5 mi
J14 M5 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £276,550 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£258k £336k £416k £494k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Yorkley and Whitecroft 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lydney 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sharpness 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bream 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Forest of Dean) 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Aylburton 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Clapton 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cinderford 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Berkeley 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blakeney (Forest of Dean) a nice place to live?

Blakeney (Forest of Dean) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blakeney (Forest of Dean) 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 Blakeney (Forest of Dean)?

Blakeney (Forest of Dean) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Blakeney (Forest of Dean)?

The current median house price in Blakeney (Forest of Dean) is £276,550, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 41%.

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Postcode districts in Blakeney (Forest of Dean)

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