Town Pop. 811

Living in Eastington: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eastington scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Eastington most outperforms the national norm: 48/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the GL10 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the GL10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. That puts Eastington in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GL10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

236.7 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 90 crimes

↑ 233% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes

↑ 151% above national average

Other theft 15 crimes

↑ 198% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes

↑ 172% above national average

Burglary 9 crimes

↑ 217% above national average

other 32 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Thomas Tudor Way 28 crimes
2 Great Oldbury Drive 28 crimes
3 Petrol Station 16 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 11 µg/m³

Green Space 9

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 9 within 4km

1Good

Eastington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital8.8 mi

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital9 mi

Southmead Hospital20.4 mi

Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks74.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%

Nearest GP surgeryRegent Street Surgery1.8 mi

GP capacity4,573 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

Full fibre (FTTP)78%

available across Stroud

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

89.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

89.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate62.9%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed62.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.4%Student3.1%Other inactive7.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary22.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%

Home ownership70.8%

Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 C

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Stonehouse 1.9 mi

Cam and Dursley 2.4 mi

Stroud 4.5 mi

J13 M5 0.8 mi

J13 M5 1.3 mi

J12 M5 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eastington 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastington a nice place to live?

Eastington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Eastington 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 Eastington?

Eastington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 192 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eastington?

Among the top-rated schools in Eastington is Eastington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Eastington in total.

Eastington in context

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Postcode districts in Eastington

GL10 57 ⇄

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