Town Pop. 5,887

Living in Nailsworth: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nailsworth is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 55/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Nailsworth places 7th of 8 in the GL5 postcode district.

Against the wider GL5 district average of 63/100, that is 10 points below. Its transport score runs 17 points below the GL5 district's 72/100. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
91.2 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 209 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 118 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 52 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 98 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 48 crimes
  2. 2 Lawnside 27 crimes
  3. 3 Box Lane 25 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 36
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good
  • Amberley Parochial SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Horsley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Nailsworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital10.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital13 mi
Southmead Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,207 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 207 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.8%Student3.1%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.4%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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 3.2 mi
Stonehouse 4 mi
Cam and Dursley 5.9 mi
J13 M5 5.9 mi
J13 M5 6 mi
J12 M5 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 63
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 31
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£165k £351k £543k £730k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Box (Stroud) 56 1.0 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 1.1 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nailsworth a nice place to live?

Nailsworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Nailsworth 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 Nailsworth?

Nailsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 537 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nailsworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Nailsworth are Amberley Parochial School, Horsley Church of England Primary School and Nailsworth Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Nailsworth in total.

What are house prices like in Nailsworth?

The current median house price in Nailsworth is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Nailsworth in context

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Postcode districts in Nailsworth

GL5 63 ⇄
GL6 55 ⇄

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