Town Pop. 154

Living in Clifford's Mesne: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clifford's Mesne scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the GL18 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the GL18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
318.2 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 15 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 1052% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 187% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Phelps Way 6 crimes
  2. 2 Court Farm 6 crimes
  3. 3 Park Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.542 · PM2.5 5.574 · PM10 8.975 µg/m³
79
Green Space 63
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital12.7 mi
Hereford County Hospital15.2 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%
Nearest GP surgeryNewent Doctors Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,338 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
66%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired35.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership83.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Gloucester 9 mi
Ledbury 9.6 mi
Colwall 12.5 mi
J3 M50 2.8 mi
J3 M50 2.8 mi
J4 M50 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Clifford's Mesne 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

May Hill Village 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gorsley Common 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Huntley 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
The Scarr 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Botloe's Green 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Weston under Penyard 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifford's Mesne a nice place to live?

Clifford's Mesne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clifford's Mesne is 38/100, 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 Clifford's Mesne?

Clifford's Mesne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Clifford's Mesne in context

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Postcode districts in Clifford's Mesne

GL18 43 ⇄

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