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Living in North Nibley: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Nibley scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. North Nibley places 4th of 5 in the GL11 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 24 points above the GL11 district's 68/100. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (17) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see GL11 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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North Nibley scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
244.7 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 46 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 417% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parklands 19 crimes
  2. 2 Vineyard Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Tyndale Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.714 · PM2.5 5.671 · PM10 9.261 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • North Nibley CofE 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
30
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital8 mi
Southmead Hospital14.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital15.1 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%
Nearest GP surgeryAcorn Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,611 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired32.9%Student3.9%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.8%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)12.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.2%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
25
Cam and Dursley 3.9 mi
Stonehouse 7.2 mi
Lydney 7.5 mi
J14 M5 3.5 mi
J14 M5 3.9 mi
J13 M5 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 North Nibley 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

Dursley 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wotton-under-Edge 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cam 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Uley 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stroud) 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Falfield 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Berkeley 45 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Nibley a nice place to live?

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

North Nibley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Nibley?

Among the top-rated schools in North Nibley is North Nibley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Nibley in total.

North Nibley in context

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Postcode districts in North Nibley

GL11 55 ⇄

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