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Living in Hillesley: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hillesley is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Hillesley places 4th of 10 in the GL12 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the GL12 district's 74/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see GL12 postcode district.

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Hillesley scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
158 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 28 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hawkesbury Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Somerset Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Chestnut Park 7 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.746 · PM2.5 5.802 · PM10 10.258 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Hillesley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital11.9 mi
Southmead Hospital13.1 mi
Royal United Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChipping Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,613 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired24.1%Student3.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
19
Yate 6.1 mi
Cam and Dursley 7.9 mi
Stonehouse 10 mi
J14 M5 5.4 mi
J14 M5 5.5 mi
J18 M4 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hillesley 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

Hawkesbury Upton 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wotton-under-Edge 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Badminton 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillesley a nice place to live?

Hillesley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hillesley is 47/100, 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 Hillesley?

Hillesley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hillesley?

Among the top-rated schools in Hillesley is Hillesley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hillesley in total.

Hillesley in context

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Postcode districts in Hillesley

GL12 43 ⇄

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