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Living in Gorsley Common: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gorsley Common scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the HR9 postcode district, Gorsley Common ranks 6th.

Against the wider HR9 district average of 49/100, that is 14 points below. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: HR9 postcode district.

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Gorsley Common scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
199.6 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 33 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fording Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Springetts Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Brambles 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • Gorsley Goffs Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital10.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital12.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital13.9 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 surgeryNewent Doctors Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,338 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired34.8%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Herefordshire · 2026-27
A £1,716
B £2,002
C £2,288
D £2,574
E £3,146
F £3,718
G £4,290
H £5,148
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Ledbury 8.2 mi
Gloucester 11 mi
Colwall 11.5 mi
J3 M50 0.5 mi
J3 M50 0.6 mi
J4 M50 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Gorsley Common 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

Clifford's Mesne 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weston under Penyard 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Botloe's Green 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
The Scarr 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dymock 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ross-on-Wye 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Huntley 40 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorsley Common a nice place to live?

Gorsley Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gorsley Common is 35/100, 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 Gorsley Common?

Gorsley Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gorsley Common?

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

Postcode districts in Gorsley Common

HR9 49 ⇄

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