Town Pop. 1,022

Living in Newnham (Forest of Dean): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newnham (Forest of Dean) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the GL14 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the GL14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its transport score runs 23 points below the GL14 district's 53/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see GL14 postcode district.

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Newnham (Forest of Dean) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
70.5 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 25 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elton Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 The Green 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hawkins Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.099 · PM2.5 5.656 · PM10 9.29 µg/m³
78
Green Space 40
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Newnham St Peter's 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
3
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital9.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryForest Health Care2.8 mi
GP capacity1,745 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.7%Student3.3%Other inactive14%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.3%
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
30
Lydney 7.2 mi
Cam and Dursley 7.2 mi
Stonehouse 8.4 mi
J13 M5 6.3 mi
J13 M5 6.4 mi
J12 M5 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newnham (Forest of Dean) 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

Pope's Hill 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cinderford 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rodley 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (Forest of Dean) 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Saul 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 4.4 mi away ⇄
Frampton on Severn 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newnham (Forest of Dean) a nice place to live?

Newnham (Forest of Dean) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newnham (Forest of Dean) is 42/100, 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 Newnham (Forest of Dean)?

Newnham (Forest of Dean) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newnham (Forest of Dean)?

Among the top-rated schools in Newnham (Forest of Dean) is Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newnham (Forest of Dean) in total.

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Postcode districts in Newnham (Forest of Dean)

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