Town Pop. 1,591

Living in Painswick: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Painswick comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 14 scored places in the GL6 postcode district.

The GL6 district averages 55/100, putting Painswick 8 points below its own postcode area. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Schools (20) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL6 postcode district.

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Painswick scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

71 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 41 crimes

↓ 23% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes

↑ 28% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes

↑ 49% above national average

Public order 11 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 5 crimes

↓ 50% below national average

other 9 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Ashwell 9 crimes
2 Parking Area 8 crimes
3 Greenhouse Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks None

Sports Pitches Adequate 4

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Adequate 6

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 4 within 4km

1Good

The Croft Primary 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

A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital5.2 mi

Lydney & District Hospital14.9 mi

Southmead Hospital25.8 mi

Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi

Routine referral (median)9 wks

Treated within 18 weeks74.5%

A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,530 patients per GP

1dentist1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)78%

available across Stroud

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

0.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

0.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate47.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed47.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired38.9%Student3%Other inactive8.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial59.2%Skilled & technical28.9%Routine & elementary11.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.9%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)58%Apprenticeship2.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%

Home ownership79.2%

Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Stroud 3.1 mi

Stonehouse 4.6 mi

Gloucester 5.8 mi

J12 M5 4 mi

J12 M5 4.2 mi

J11A M5 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Some 3

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness Ample 11

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£405,000	19

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Painswick a nice place to live?

Painswick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Painswick is 47/100, 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 Painswick?

Painswick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Painswick?

Among the top-rated schools in Painswick is The Croft Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Painswick in total.

What are house prices like in Painswick?

The current median house price in Painswick is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 39%.

Painswick in context

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Postcode districts in Painswick

GL6 55 ⇄

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