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Living in Saul: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saul scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Saul most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Saul places 10th of 16 in the GL2 postcode district.

It scores 14 points below the GL2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Its broadband score runs 21 points above the GL2 district's 68/100. Safety (94) and economic health (84) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GL2 postcode district.

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Saul scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
162.4 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 23 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 470% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Phillimore Gardens 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Oval 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.684 · PM2.5 5.703 · PM10 9.191 µg/m³
78
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lakefield CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital8 mi
Southmead Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryFrampton Surgery0.5 mi
GP capacity3,757 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.3%Student3.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
27
Cam and Dursley 4.4 mi
Stonehouse 4.5 mi
Stroud 6.8 mi
J13 M5 2.4 mi
J13 M5 2.4 mi
J12 M5 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Saul 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

Frampton on Severn 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Rodley 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whitminster 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Slimbridge 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hardwicke 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Haresfield 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newnham (Forest of Dean) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Quedgeley and Hardwicke 62 4.5 mi away ⇄
Northwood Green 38 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saul a nice place to live?

Saul has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saul 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 Saul?

Saul is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saul?

Among the top-rated schools in Saul is Lakefield CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Saul in total.

Saul in context

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Postcode districts in Saul

GL2 61 ⇄

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