Town Pop. 14,040

Living in Quedgeley and Hardwicke: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Quedgeley and Hardwicke is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Safety falls furthest short: 67/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 45/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On schools specifically, Quedgeley and Hardwicke sits 8 points below the GL1 district figure of 74/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see GL1 postcode district.

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Quedgeley and Hardwicke scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
79.5 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 423 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 234 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 124 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 90 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 62 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 183 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 124 crimes
  2. 2 Greenhill Drive 109 crimes
  3. 3 Headley Court 53 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
66
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 15 in area · 20 within 4km
12Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Clearwater Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Field Court Church of England Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hardwicke Parochial Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Harewood Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Harewood Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holmleigh Park High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hunts Grove Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kingsway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Meadowside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Severn Vale SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good

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
48
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital2.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital11.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 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 capacity1,796 patients per GP
2dentists4pharmacies

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)54.3%
available across Gloucester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 338 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate70%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70%Unemployed2.5%Retired16.8%Student3.1%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Gloucester · 2026-27
A £1,571
B £1,832
C £2,094
D £2,356
E £2,880
F £3,403
G £3,927
H £4,712
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Gloucester 3.6 mi
Stonehouse 5.1 mi
Stroud 5.8 mi
J12 M5 1.4 mi
J12 M5 1.7 mi
J13 M5 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 213
Detached £360,000 55
Semi-detached £275,000 48
Terraced £225,000 101
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£125k £223k £324k £422k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hardwicke 36 1.0 mi away ⇄
Haresfield 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Stroud) 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Minsterworth 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gloucester 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Edge 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upton St Leonards 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whitminster 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rodley 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Highnam 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Painswick 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Quedgeley and Hardwicke a nice place to live?

Quedgeley and Hardwicke is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Quedgeley and Hardwicke is 62/100, 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 Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

Quedgeley and Hardwicke has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 1,116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

Among the top-rated schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke are Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy, Field Court Church of England Infant Academy and Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 15 rated schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke in total.

What are house prices like in Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

The current median house price in Quedgeley and Hardwicke is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £360,000, semi-detached £275,000, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 213 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Quedgeley and Hardwicke in context

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Postcode districts in Quedgeley and Hardwicke

GL1 63 ⇄
GL2 61 ⇄

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