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Living in May Hill Village: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

May Hill Village comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where May Hill Village most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL17 postcode district, May Hill Village ranks 5th.

May Hill Village is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 5/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, May Hill Village sits 58 points above the GL17 district figure of 41/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL17 postcode district.

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May Hill Village scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
824.6 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 66 crimes
↑ 1059% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 631% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 1598% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 932% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 903% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hinders Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Old Hill 8 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.694 · PM2.5 5.601 · PM10 8.863 µg/m³
79
Green Space 63
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Huntley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital8.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital11.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMitcheldean Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity2,235 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.6%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 F
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Gloucester 8.4 mi
Stonehouse 11.4 mi
Ledbury 11.5 mi
J3 M50 4.3 mi
J3 M50 4.3 mi
J4 M50 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in May Hill Village 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

Longhope 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Huntley 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lea (Herefordshire) 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gorsley Common 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is May Hill Village a nice place to live?

May Hill Village has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for May Hill Village 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 May Hill Village?

May Hill Village is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in May Hill Village?

Among the top-rated schools in May Hill Village is Huntley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in May Hill Village in total.

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Postcode districts in May Hill Village

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