Town Pop. 3,045

Living in Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the GL10 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley sits 34 points above the GL10 district figure of 64/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). That puts Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GL10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55.5 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 68 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dixon Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Beeches Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Coldwell Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • King's Stanley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital10.5 mi
Southmead Hospital20.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRegent Street Surgery1 mi
GP capacity2,854 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.2%Student2.3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
55
Stonehouse 1.1 mi
Stroud 2.8 mi
Cam and Dursley 3.5 mi
J13 M5 2.7 mi
J13 M5 2.8 mi
J12 M5 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £368,500 32
Detached £592,500 10
Semi-detached £325,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£287k £355k £425k £493k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Middleyard 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 0.8 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley a nice place to live?

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley is 57/100, 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 Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley?

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley?

Among the top-rated schools in Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley is King's Stanley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley in total.

What are house prices like in Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley?

The current median house price in Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley is £368,500, around 29% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £592,500, semi-detached £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley in context

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