Town Pop. 1,885

Living in Ruspidge: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ruspidge comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 55/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 49/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the GL14 postcode district. The GL14 district averages 51/100, putting Ruspidge 7 points above its own postcode area. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see GL14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
131 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 110 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Conference/Exhibition Centre 17 crimes
  3. 3 Villa Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 80
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St White's Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
38
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital11.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryForest Health Care1.1 mi
GP capacity1,980 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired26.9%Student3.1%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.3%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary31.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74.8%
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Lydney 6.5 mi
Cam and Dursley 8.8 mi
Stonehouse 10.6 mi
J13 M5 8.4 mi
J13 M5 8.6 mi
J3 M50 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£217k £258k £299k £339k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cinderford 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Littledean 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Forest of Dean) 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pope's Hill 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (Forest of Dean) 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yorkley and Whitecroft 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ruardean 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Welsh Bicknor 40 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruspidge a nice place to live?

Ruspidge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ruspidge is 58/100, 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 Ruspidge?

Ruspidge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 247 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ruspidge?

The current median house price in Ruspidge is £232,500, around 18% below the England and Wales average.

Ruspidge in context

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Postcode districts in Ruspidge

GL14 51 ⇄

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