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Living in Chalford: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chalford scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the GL6 postcode district, Chalford ranks 8th. Its transport score runs 13 points below the GL6 district's 52/100. Safety (92) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GL6 postcode district.

52
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Chalford scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 165 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 100 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other crime 26 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Box Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 21 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
32
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement
  • Bussage Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Eastcombe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oakridge Parochial SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thomas Keble SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chalford Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital15.6 mi
Great Western Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,117 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 192 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.7%Student3.6%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
39
Stroud 3 mi
Stonehouse 5.5 mi
Kemble 6.6 mi
J13 M5 7.5 mi
J12 M5 7.5 mi
J12 M5 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £372,500 64
Detached £510,000 29
Semi-detached £365,000 13
Terraced £255,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£236k £365k £497k £626k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Oakridge Lynch 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Stroud) 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalford a nice place to live?

Chalford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chalford is 52/100, 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 Chalford?

Chalford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 428 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chalford?

Among the top-rated schools in Chalford are Bussage Church of England Primary School, Eastcombe Primary School and Oakridge Parochial School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Chalford in total.

What are house prices like in Chalford?

The current median house price in Chalford is £372,500, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £510,000, semi-detached £365,000, terraced £255,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 64 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chalford in context

See where Chalford ranks among the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Postcode districts in Chalford

GL6 55 ⇄

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