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Living in Ryeford: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ryeford scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 66/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Ryeford places 2nd of 7 in the GL10 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 16 points above the GL10 district's 50/100. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
204.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 407% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aldergate Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Rosedale Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ryeford Court 9 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
46
2 schools in area · 23 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Foxmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Leonard Stanley Church of England 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
66
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital8.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital11.3 mi
Southmead Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRegent Street Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity2,854 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired24%Student6.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
63
Stonehouse 0.6 mi
Stroud 2.1 mi
Cam and Dursley 4.2 mi
J13 M5 2.6 mi
J13 M5 2.8 mi
J12 M5 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ryeford 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

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whitminster 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryeford a nice place to live?

Ryeford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ryeford is 61/100, 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 Ryeford?

Ryeford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ryeford?

Among the top-rated schools in Ryeford is Foxmoor Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ryeford in total.

Ryeford in context

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Postcode districts in Ryeford

GL10 57 ⇄

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