Town Pop. 7,597

Living in Dursley: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dursley comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Dursley most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Dursley places 3rd of 5 in the GL11 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Dursley sits 10 points above the GL11 district figure of 49/100. That puts Dursley in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
69 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 214 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 117 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Shoplifting 36 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 86 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 44 crimes
  2. 2 A4135 32 crimes
  3. 3 Millbank 28 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 44
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
29
5 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good3Ungraded
  • Cam Hopton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rednock SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cam Everlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Dursley Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Peak AcademySpecial · 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
59
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital7.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital13.1 mi
Southmead Hospital15.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,611 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 200 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2%Retired25.1%Student3.2%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
51
Cam and Dursley 2.5 mi
Stonehouse 5.4 mi
Stroud 7.2 mi
J14 M5 5.1 mi
J13 M5 5.2 mi
J14 M5 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 44
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £273,750 56
Detached £395,000 15
Semi-detached £288,500 18
Terraced £225,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£116k £226k £339k £449k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cam 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Uley 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wotton-under-Edge 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Slimbridge 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dursley a nice place to live?

Dursley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dursley is 56/100, 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 Dursley?

Dursley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 524 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dursley?

Among the top-rated schools in Dursley are Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School and Rednock School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Dursley in total.

What are house prices like in Dursley?

The current median house price in Dursley is £273,750, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £288,500, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 56 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dursley in context

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Postcode districts in Dursley

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