Town Pop. 330

Living in Nympsfield: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Nympsfield is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100. That places it last of the 7 scored places in the GL10 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 13 points below the GL10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Its environment score runs 19 points above the GL10 district's 59/100. For the surrounding area, see GL10 postcode district.

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Nympsfield scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
121.2 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 17 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 420% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 Lampern View 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.425 · PM2.5 5.736 · PM10 9.054 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Hospital10.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital11.3 mi
Southmead Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPrice's Mill Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,237 patients per GP
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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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.5%Student2.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.4%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership73.1%
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
22
Stonehouse 3.1 mi
Cam and Dursley 3.2 mi
Stroud 4.2 mi
J13 M5 4.1 mi
J13 M5 4.4 mi
J12 M5 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nympsfield 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

Uley 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nympsfield a nice place to live?

Nympsfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nympsfield is 44/100, 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 Nympsfield?

Nympsfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Nympsfield in context

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Postcode districts in Nympsfield

GL10 57 ⇄

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