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Living in Edge: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Edge scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the GL6 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the GL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Its economic health score runs 18 points above the GL6 district's 71/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
248.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 499% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 7 crimes
  3. 3 Slad Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5.338 · PM2.5 5.848 · PM10 9.035 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital5.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital14 mi
Southmead Hospital25.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPainswick Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,530 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed1.1%Retired38.3%Student3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial61.6%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.8%Level 3 (A levels)11.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)61%Apprenticeship2.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership87.4%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Stroud 3 mi
Stonehouse 3.8 mi
Gloucester 5.4 mi
J12 M5 2.9 mi
J12 M5 3.1 mi
J13 M5 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
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 Edge 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

Painswick 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Stroud) 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Haresfield 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sheepscombe 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hardwicke 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upton St Leonards 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Quedgeley and Hardwicke 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Stroud) 51 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edge a nice place to live?

Edge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Edge is 48/100, 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 Edge?

Edge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Edge in context

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Postcode districts in Edge

GL6 55 ⇄

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