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Living in Longhope: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longhope comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Longhope most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL17 postcode district, Longhope ranks 5th.

On economic health specifically, Longhope sits 23 points above the GL17 district figure of 60/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (11), transport (24) and schools (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: GL17 postcode district.

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Longhope scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
46.3 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 30 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 87% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Hill 8 crimes
  2. 2 School Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Willows 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Hope Brook CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital8.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital9.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMitcheldean Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,343 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.4%Student2.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership86%
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 9.3 mi
Lydney 11.2 mi
Cam and Dursley 11.2 mi
J3 M50 4.6 mi
J3 M50 4.7 mi
J4 M50 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £332,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£344k £396k £450k £503k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

May Hill Village 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Huntley 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cinderford 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longhope a nice place to live?

Longhope has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longhope is 47/100, 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 Longhope?

Longhope is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longhope?

Among the top-rated schools in Longhope is Hope Brook CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Longhope in total.

What are house prices like in Longhope?

The current median house price in Longhope is £332,500, around 17% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 30%.

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Postcode districts in Longhope

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