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Living in Horsley (Stroud): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Horsley (Stroud) scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 49/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Horsley (Stroud) places 4th of 14 in the GL6 postcode district.

Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Horsley (Stroud) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL6 postcode district.

56
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Settlement area

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Horsley (Stroud) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
203.8 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 41 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ringfield Close 14 crimes
  2. 2 Upper Park Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Horsley Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.421 · PM2.5 5.755 · PM10 9.336 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Horsley Church of England 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
33
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital12.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital12.9 mi
Southmead Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPrice's Mill Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,237 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.8%Retired27.5%Student4.2%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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
49
Stroud 4.4 mi
Stonehouse 4.8 mi
Cam and Dursley 5.8 mi
J13 M5 6.5 mi
J13 M5 6.6 mi
J12 M5 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Horsley (Stroud) 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

Nailsworth 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Beverston 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Uley 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Horsley (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Horsley (Stroud) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Horsley (Stroud) is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Horsley (Stroud)?

Horsley (Stroud) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Horsley (Stroud)?

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

Horsley (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Horsley (Stroud)

GL6 55 ⇄

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