Town Pop. 335

Living in Dymock: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dymock scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the GL18 postcode district.

Against the wider GL18 district average of 43/100, that is 9 points below. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL18 postcode district.

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Dymock scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
229.9 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 23 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1349% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Western Way 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.351 · PM2.5 5.591 · PM10 10.093 µg/m³
78
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ann Cam Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital11.3 mi
Hereford County Hospital12.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNewent Doctors Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,288 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.2%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
18
Ledbury 4.7 mi
Colwall 7.8 mi
Great Malvern 10.4 mi
J2 M50 3.4 mi
J3 M50 3.6 mi
J2 M50 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dymock 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

Botloe's Green 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bromesberrow Heath 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
The Scarr 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Redmarley D'Abitot 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gorsley Common 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ledbury 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wellington Heath 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Corse 44 5.8 mi away ⇄
Weston under Penyard 34 6.2 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dymock a nice place to live?

Dymock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dymock is 34/100, 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 Dymock?

Dymock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dymock?

Among the top-rated schools in Dymock is Ann Cam Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dymock in total.

Dymock in context

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Postcode districts in Dymock

GL18 43 ⇄

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