Town Pop. 2,209

Living in Drybrook: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Drybrook is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Drybrook most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL17 postcode district, Drybrook ranks 7th. On transport specifically, Drybrook sits 15 points above the GL17 district figure of 39/100. That puts Drybrook in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GL17 postcode district.

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Drybrook scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
215 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 178 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 128 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Shoplifting 38 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 68 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mannings Road 54 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 53 crimes
  3. 3 Market Street 27 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 66
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Steam Mills Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Drybrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
46
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital11.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMitcheldean Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,044 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.3%Student3.5%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary33.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.2%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.9%
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
54
Lydney 9.5 mi
Cam and Dursley 11.5 mi
Gloucester 12 mi
J4 M50 5.7 mi
J3 M50 5.8 mi
J3 M50 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £265,000 27
Detached £372,500 12
Semi-detached £235,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£200k £251k £304k £355k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ruardean Woodside 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cinderford 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weston under Penyard 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Drybrook a nice place to live?

Drybrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Drybrook is 45/100, 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 Drybrook?

Drybrook has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 475 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Drybrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Drybrook are Steam Mills Primary School and Woodside Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Drybrook in total.

What are house prices like in Drybrook?

The current median house price in Drybrook is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £372,500, semi-detached £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Drybrook in context

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Postcode districts in Drybrook

GL17 47 ⇄

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