Town Pop. 2,759

Living in Brimscombe and Thrupp: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brimscombe and Thrupp scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 61/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL5 postcode district, Brimscombe and Thrupp ranks 5th. Against the wider GL5 district average of 63/100, that is 7 points below. Its transport score runs 11 points below the GL5 district's 72/100. For the surrounding area, see GL5 postcode district.

56
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Brimscombe and Thrupp scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
177.6 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 156 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 121 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Vehicle crime 43 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Other theft 40 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 94 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arundell Mill Lane 35 crimes
  2. 2 Summersfield Road 26 crimes
  3. 3 Box Lane 25 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.328 · PM2.5 5.944 · PM10 9.338 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thrupp SchoolPrimary · 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
35
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital14.3 mi
Southmead Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryFrithwood Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,433 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 106 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2%Retired30.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
61
Stroud 1.9 mi
Stonehouse 4 mi
Cam and Dursley 7.1 mi
J13 M5 6 mi
J13 M5 6.2 mi
J12 M5 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £358,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All
£292k £355k £420k £483k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bagpath 60 1.0 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 2.1 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Oakridge Lynch 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Stroud) 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brimscombe and Thrupp a nice place to live?

Brimscombe and Thrupp is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brimscombe and Thrupp 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 Brimscombe and Thrupp?

Brimscombe and Thrupp is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 490 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brimscombe and Thrupp?

Among the top-rated schools in Brimscombe and Thrupp are Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School and Thrupp School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brimscombe and Thrupp in total.

What are house prices like in Brimscombe and Thrupp?

The current median house price in Brimscombe and Thrupp is £358,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brimscombe and Thrupp in context

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Postcode districts in Brimscombe and Thrupp

GL5 63 ⇄
GL6 55 ⇄

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