Town Pop. 1,049

Living in Sharpness: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sharpness is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 36/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the GL13 postcode district. Its transport score runs 10 points above the GL13 district's 26/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL13 postcode district.

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Sharpness scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
86.7 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 39 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 New Street 24 crimes
  2. 2 Dock Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Oakfield Way 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.846 · PM2.5 5.645 · PM10 8.945 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Sharpness Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital2.4 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital14.1 mi
Southmead Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgerySevernbank Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,732 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired23.6%Student2.1%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary31.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership64.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Lydney 2.3 mi
Cam and Dursley 5 mi
Stonehouse 8.7 mi
J14 M5 5.6 mi
J14 M5 5.9 mi
J13 M5 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sharpness 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

Berkeley 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Clapton 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lydney 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (Forest of Dean) 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aylburton 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yorkley and Whitecroft 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Slimbridge 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Alvington 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stroud) 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bream 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cam 57 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sharpness a nice place to live?

Sharpness has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sharpness is 39/100, 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 Sharpness?

Sharpness is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sharpness?

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

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Postcode districts in Sharpness

GL13 41 ⇄

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