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Living in Kingswood (Stroud): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingswood (Stroud) is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kingswood (Stroud) most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 10 scored places sharing the GL12 postcode district, Kingswood (Stroud) ranks 3rd.

The GL12 district averages 43/100, putting Kingswood (Stroud) 8 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 49 points above the GL12 district's 37/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (89). For the surrounding area, see GL12 postcode district.

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Kingswood (Stroud) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
167.5 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 74 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parklands 19 crimes
  2. 2 Vineyard Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Hawkesbury Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.31 · PM2.5 5.856 · PM10 10.146 µg/m³
76
Green Space 29
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good
  • Blue Coat CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Katharine Lady Berkeley's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingswood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital9.9 mi
Southmead Hospital12.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChipping Surgery0.9 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.9%Student3.9%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.6%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
22
Cam and Dursley 6.3 mi
Yate 6.5 mi
Stonehouse 9.1 mi
J14 M5 3.6 mi
J14 M5 3.8 mi
J18 M4 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£214k £274k £336k £396k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wotton-under-Edge 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hillesley 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Falfield 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stroud) 40 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingswood (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Kingswood (Stroud) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kingswood (Stroud) is 51/100, 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 Kingswood (Stroud)?

Kingswood (Stroud) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingswood (Stroud)?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingswood (Stroud) are Blue Coat CofE Primary School, Katharine Lady Berkeley's School and Kingswood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Kingswood (Stroud) in total.

What are house prices like in Kingswood (Stroud)?

The current median house price in Kingswood (Stroud) is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average.

Kingswood (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Kingswood (Stroud)

GL12 43 ⇄

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