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Living in Oakridge Lynch: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oakridge Lynch is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the GL6 postcode district, Oakridge Lynch ranks 11th.

The GL6 district averages 55/100, putting Oakridge Lynch 5 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 43 points above the GL6 district's 44/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: GL6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Oakridge Lynch scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
555.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 834% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Other crime 13 crimes
↑ 3910% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 626% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 957% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bracelands 19 crimes
  2. 2 Woodlands Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Dane Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Oakridge Parochial SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital10.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital17.6 mi
Great Western Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryFrithwood Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,117 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.5%Student3.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Stroud 4.2 mi
Kemble 5.7 mi
Stonehouse 6.7 mi
J12 M5 8.4 mi
J12 M5 8.5 mi
J13 M5 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Oakridge Lynch 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

Chalford 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Stroud) 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 4.0 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whiteway 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Coates 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Sheepscombe 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakridge Lynch a nice place to live?

Oakridge Lynch is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oakridge Lynch is 50/100, 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 Oakridge Lynch?

Oakridge Lynch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oakridge Lynch?

Among the top-rated schools in Oakridge Lynch is Oakridge Parochial School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Oakridge Lynch in total.

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Postcode districts in Oakridge Lynch

GL6 55 ⇄

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