Town Pop. 332

Living in Lower Redbrook: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lower Redbrook comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the NP25 postcode district, Lower Redbrook ranks 2nd. On environment specifically, Lower Redbrook sits 13 points above the NP25 district figure of 68/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP25 postcode district.

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Lower Redbrook scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
286.1 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 45 crimes
↑ 307% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tudor Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 8 crimes
  3. 3 Oak Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.243 · PM10 8.245 µg/m³
80
Green Space 84
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Redbrook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital18.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCASTLE GATE MEDICAL PRACTICE2.6 mi
GP capacity1,834 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired32.6%Student3.3%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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 Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Lydney 7.9 mi
Chepstow 10.2 mi
Cam and Dursley 14.3 mi
J4 M50 10.9 mi
J2 M48 11.5 mi
J2 M48 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Lower Redbrook 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

The Narth 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clearwell 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Monmouth 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Berry Hill 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Llandogo 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
St Briavels 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Symonds Yat West 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Catbrook 42 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Redbrook a nice place to live?

Lower Redbrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Redbrook is 45/100, 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 Lower Redbrook?

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

What are the best schools in Lower Redbrook?

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

Lower Redbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Lower Redbrook

NP25 44 ⇄

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