Town Pop. 2,646

Living in Minchinhampton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Minchinhampton scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 32/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 8 scored places in the GL5 postcode district. The GL5 district averages 63/100, putting Minchinhampton 11 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 17 points below the GL5 district's 72/100. For the surrounding area, see GL5 postcode district.

52
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Minchinhampton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
93.7 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 87 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 73 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Summersfield Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Box Lane 25 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 20 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
36
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
4Good
  • Amberley Parochial SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Minchinhampton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thrupp 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
16
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital10.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital14.3 mi
Southmead Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPrice's Mill Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,433 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.2%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
Stroud 2.8 mi
Stonehouse 4.7 mi
Cam and Dursley 7.3 mi
J13 M5 6.7 mi
J13 M5 6.8 mi
J12 M5 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £503,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£424k £550k £680k £806k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Box (Stroud) 56 0.8 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Oakridge Lynch 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Minchinhampton a nice place to live?

Minchinhampton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Minchinhampton is 52/100, 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 Minchinhampton?

Minchinhampton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 248 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Minchinhampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Minchinhampton are Amberley Parochial School, Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School and Minchinhampton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Minchinhampton in total.

What are house prices like in Minchinhampton?

The current median house price in Minchinhampton is £503,750, around 77% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

Minchinhampton in context

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Postcode districts in Minchinhampton

GL5 63 ⇄
GL6 55 ⇄

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