Town Pop. 3,509

Living in Broadwell and Coalway: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broadwell and Coalway is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 61/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the GL16 postcode district. Healthcare (3) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Broadwell and Coalway in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GL16 postcode district.

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Broadwell and Coalway scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
184.1 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 232 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 156 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Public order 50 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 112 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 49 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 34 crimes
  3. 3 Phoenix Court 29 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 67
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
29
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Coalway Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Five Acres High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's C of E AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Coalway Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • 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 Hospital4.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital16.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital17.8 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 surgeryYorkley and Bream Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,598 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.2%Student2.9%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary32.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.4%
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
56
Lydney 6.4 mi
Chepstow 11.2 mi
Cam and Dursley 11.6 mi
J4 M50 9.4 mi
J3 M50 10.6 mi
J3 M50 10.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £297,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£225k £282k £341k £399k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Berry Hill 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Clearwell 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Redbrook 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bream 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Yorkley and Whitecroft 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Symonds Yat West 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadwell and Coalway a nice place to live?

Broadwell and Coalway has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broadwell and Coalway is 44/100, 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 Broadwell and Coalway?

Broadwell and Coalway has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 646 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broadwell and Coalway?

Among the top-rated schools in Broadwell and Coalway are Coalway Junior School, Five Acres High School and St John's C of E Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Broadwell and Coalway in total.

What are house prices like in Broadwell and Coalway?

The current median house price in Broadwell and Coalway is £297,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

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Postcode districts in Broadwell and Coalway

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