Town Pop. 1,218

Living in Frampton on Severn: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Frampton on Severn comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 82/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the GL2 postcode district.

The GL2 district averages 61/100, putting Frampton on Severn 13 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 14 points above the GL2 district's 68/100. Safety (93) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GL2 postcode district.

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Frampton on Severn scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
106.7 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 59 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Lakefield CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital7.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital8.3 mi
Southmead Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,757 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.9%Student2.9%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.6%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Cam and Dursley 3.5 mi
Stonehouse 4.1 mi
Stroud 6.5 mi
J13 M5 1.9 mi
J13 M5 2.1 mi
J12 M5 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Frampton on Severn 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

Saul 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Whitminster 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rodley 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Slimbridge 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Haresfield 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hardwicke 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Forest of Dean) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Frampton on Severn a nice place to live?

Frampton on Severn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Frampton on Severn 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 Frampton on Severn?

Frampton on Severn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Frampton on Severn?

Among the top-rated schools in Frampton on Severn is Lakefield CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Frampton on Severn in total.

Frampton on Severn in context

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Postcode districts in Frampton on Severn

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