Town Pop. 1,267

Living in Highnam: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Highnam comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 26/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the GL2 postcode district.

The GL2 district averages 61/100, putting Highnam 22 points below its own postcode area. On bills specifically, Highnam sits 14 points above the GL2 district figure of 45/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL2 postcode district.

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Highnam scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
165.7 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 81 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hygrove Lane 51 crimes
  2. 2 Horseshoe Drive 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Highnam CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital2.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital14.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Alney Practice0.4 mi
GP capacity1,748 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.6%Student3.4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership84.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Tewkesbury · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,821
C £2,081
D £2,341
E £2,861
F £3,381
G £3,902
H £4,682
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
27
Gloucester 2.7 mi
Cheltenham Spa 8.5 mi
Stonehouse 9.3 mi
J11A M5 5.3 mi
J12 M5 5.5 mi
J11A M5 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £391,000 18
Detached £403,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£396k £433k £472k £509k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Maisemore 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Minsterworth 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Moor End 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Longford 63 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hartpury 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gloucester 65 3.4 mi away ⇄
Twigworth 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashleworth 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Quedgeley and Hardwicke 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Huntley 40 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Highnam a nice place to live?

Highnam has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Highnam is 39/100, 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 Highnam?

Highnam has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 210 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Highnam?

Among the top-rated schools in Highnam is Highnam CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Highnam in total.

What are house prices like in Highnam?

The current median house price in Highnam is £391,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £403,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Highnam in context

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Postcode districts in Highnam

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