City Pop. 403

Living in Cambridge (Stroud): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cambridge (Stroud) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the GL2 postcode district. Against the wider GL2 district average of 61/100, that is 18 points below.

On transport specifically, Cambridge (Stroud) sits 24 points below the GL2 district figure of 57/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), lifestyle (10) and schools (22). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
109.2 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 22 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Bristol Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Ryalls Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.691 · PM2.5 5.864 · PM10 9.822 µg/m³
76
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Slimbridge 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
6
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital7.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital10.7 mi
Southmead Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCam & Uley Family Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,362 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student1.9%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Cam and Dursley 1 mi
Stonehouse 3.9 mi
Stroud 6.4 mi
J13 M5 2.4 mi
J13 M5 3 mi
J12 M5 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cambridge (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

Slimbridge 44 0.6 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cam 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Frampton on Severn 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whitminster 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Saul 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Uley 49 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Cambridge (Stroud) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cambridge (Stroud) is 43/100, 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 Cambridge (Stroud)?

Cambridge (Stroud) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cambridge (Stroud)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cambridge (Stroud) is Slimbridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cambridge (Stroud) in total.

Cambridge (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Cambridge (Stroud)

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