Town Pop. 660

Living in Huntley: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Huntley comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL19 postcode district, Huntley ranks 4th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its safety score runs 13 points above the GL19 district's 82/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hinders Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Court Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Huntley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital6.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital11.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMitcheldean Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,767 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired33.4%Student3.2%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership81.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Forest of Dean · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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
24
Gloucester 7.1 mi
Stonehouse 10.2 mi
Cam and Dursley 10.9 mi
J3 M50 5.4 mi
J3 M50 5.5 mi
J12 M5 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Huntley 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

May Hill Village 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Minsterworth 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Highnam 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Moor End 47 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Huntley a nice place to live?

Huntley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Huntley is 40/100, 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 Huntley?

Huntley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Huntley?

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

Huntley in context

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Postcode districts in Huntley

GL19 37 ⇄

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