Town Pop. 964

Living in Littledean: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Littledean is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Littledean most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 47/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Littledean places 3rd of 6 in the GL14 postcode district. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. That puts Littledean in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL14 postcode district.

53
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Littledean scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
178.4 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 69 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Conference/Exhibition Centre 17 crimes
  2. 2 Villa Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Fir View Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.166 · PM2.5 5.707 · PM10 8.912 µg/m³
78
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Good2Requires Improvement
  • Forest View Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Littledean Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • SGS Forest High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.4 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital10.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryForest Health Care1.2 mi
GP capacity1,980 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed3.1%Retired26.9%Student3.1%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary31.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73%
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
52
Lydney 7.6 mi
Cam and Dursley 8.7 mi
Stonehouse 10 mi
J13 M5 7.9 mi
J3 M50 7.9 mi
J3 M50 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Littledean 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

Cinderford 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Forest of Dean) 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (Forest of Dean) 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Littledean a nice place to live?

Littledean is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Littledean is 53/100, 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 Littledean?

Littledean is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Littledean?

Among the top-rated schools in Littledean is Forest View Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Littledean in total.

Littledean in context

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Postcode districts in Littledean

GL14 51 ⇄

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