Town Pop. 122

Living in Botloe's Green: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Botloe's Green comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 38/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the GL18 postcode district. On transport specifically, Botloe's Green sits 8 points above the GL18 district figure of 30/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). For the surrounding area, see GL18 postcode district.

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Botloe's Green scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
770.5 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 33 crimes
↑ 712% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 1248% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 2009% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 1035% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 826% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 17 crimes
  2. 2 Kews Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Ross Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Pauntley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
34
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9.3 mi
Hereford County Hospital14.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNewent Doctors Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,338 patients per GP
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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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
32.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.9%Student2.9%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
38
Ledbury 6.4 mi
Colwall 9.1 mi
Gloucester 9.4 mi
J3 M50 3.5 mi
J3 M50 3.6 mi
J2 M50 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Botloe's Green 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

The Scarr 0 0.6 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dymock 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Redmarley D'Abitot 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bromesberrow Heath 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gorsley Common 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Corse 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hartpury 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Botloe's Green a nice place to live?

Botloe's Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Botloe's Green is 46/100, 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 Botloe's Green?

Botloe's Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Botloe's Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Botloe's Green is Pauntley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Botloe's Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Botloe's Green

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