Town Pop. 109

Living in Northwood Green: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northwood Green comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the GL14 postcode district, Northwood Green scores lowest.

The GL14 district averages 51/100, putting Northwood Green 13 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Northwood Green sits 23 points below the GL14 district figure of 53/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL14 postcode district.

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Northwood Green scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
412.8 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 22 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 709% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 1735% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 465% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Goose Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Bell Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bury Court Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.044 · PM2.5 5.677 · PM10 9.201 µg/m³
78
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital7.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital9.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMitcheldean Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,908 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.7%Student3.5%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership75.1%
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Gloucester 7.2 mi
Stonehouse 8.6 mi
Cam and Dursley 8.9 mi
J12 M5 5.8 mi
J12 M5 5.9 mi
J13 M5 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Northwood Green 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

Huntley 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longhope 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rodley 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Forest of Dean) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Minsterworth 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cinderford 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwood Green a nice place to live?

Northwood Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Northwood Green is 38/100, 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 Northwood Green?

Northwood Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Northwood Green in context

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Postcode districts in Northwood Green

GL14 51 ⇄

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