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Living in Box (Stroud): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Box (Stroud) scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Box (Stroud) places 4th of 14 in the GL6 postcode district.

Broadband (90), safety (89) and economic health (83) sit at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Box (Stroud) in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GL6 postcode district.

56
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Settlement area

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Box (Stroud) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
387.1 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 57 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 453% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 591% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Box Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 20 crimes
  3. 3 Butt Street 14 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.613 · PM2.5 5.811 · PM10 8.959 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Amberley Parochial SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Minchinhampton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital11.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital14.3 mi
Southmead Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPrice's Mill Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,157 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired39.1%Student3.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)12.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.4%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership86.3%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
52
Stroud 3.1 mi
Stonehouse 4.5 mi
Cam and Dursley 6.8 mi
J13 M5 6.6 mi
J13 M5 6.6 mi
J12 M5 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Box (Stroud) 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

Minchinhampton 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Box (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Box (Stroud) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Box (Stroud) is 56/100, 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 Box (Stroud)?

Box (Stroud) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Box (Stroud)?

Among the top-rated schools in Box (Stroud) are Amberley Parochial School and Minchinhampton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Box (Stroud) in total.

Box (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Box (Stroud)

GL6 55 ⇄

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