City Pop. 107,271

Living in Gloucester: Liveability Score 65/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gloucester is 65/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Gloucester most outperforms the national norm: 76/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 28/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Its healthcare score runs 10 points below the GL1 district's 86/100. That is 15 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (86) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

121.1 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 4,781 crimes

↑ 34% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 2,514 crimes

↑ 54% above national average

Shoplifting 1,293 crimes

↑ 55% above national average

Public order 1,044 crimes

↑ 49% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 731 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 2,629 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Shopping Area 1,168 crimes
2 Supermarket 751 crimes
3 Petrol Station 334 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³

Green Space 67

Parks Ample 142

Sports Pitches Ample 108

Allotments Ample 8

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 31

Bowling Greens Ample 9

Playgrounds Ample 55

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 49 in area

4Outstanding36Good4Requires Improvement5Ungraded

Abbeymead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
The Crypt SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
The Milestone SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Barnwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Coney Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Coopers Edge SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Denmark Road High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
Good
Dinglewell Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Dinglewell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospitalin area

Lydney & District Hospital13 mi

Hereford County Hospital23.1 mi

Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks74.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%

9 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,616 patients per GP

16dentists21pharmacies

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)54.3%

available across Gloucester

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

93.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.2%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,460 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.1%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.1%Unemployed3.1%Retired21%Student4.2%Other inactive11.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary33%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership64.8%

Around the England average for deprivation

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

Bills

Council tax Gloucester · 2026-27

A £1,571

B £1,832

C £2,094

D £2,356

E £2,880

F £3,403

G £3,927

H £4,712

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

Gloucester 0.9 mi

Cheltenham Spa 6.3 mi

Stroud 7.5 mi

J11A M5 2.2 mi

J11A M5 2.8 mi

J11 M5 4 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 66

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 120

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 83

Retail Shopping Ample 544

Takeaways Ample 81

Fitness Ample 24

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£250,000	724
Detached	£405,000	127
Semi-detached	£280,000	285
Terraced	£212,500	179
Flat / Maisonette	£142,500	133

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gloucester a nice place to live?

Yes, Gloucester is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Gloucester is 65/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gloucester?

Crime levels in Gloucester are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 28/100. There were 12,992 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gloucester?

Among the top-rated schools in Gloucester are Abbeymead Primary School, The Crypt School and The Milestone School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 49 rated schools in Gloucester in total.

What are house prices like in Gloucester?

The current median house price in Gloucester is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £280,000, terraced £212,500, flat £142,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 724 sales recorded in the past 12 months.