Town Pop. 148

Living in Sheepscombe: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sheepscombe is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Sheepscombe most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the GL6 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the GL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On economic health specifically, Sheepscombe sits 24 points above the GL6 district figure of 71/100. Safety (96) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Sheepscombe scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
229.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 7 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 A46 5 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sheepscombe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital5.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital16.8 mi
Great Western Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPainswick Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity992 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.2%Student3.8%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary10.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.9%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership81.5%
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
18
Stroud 4.3 mi
Stonehouse 6.2 mi
Gloucester 6.2 mi
J11A M5 4.4 mi
J11A M5 4.9 mi
J12 M5 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sheepscombe 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

Whiteway 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Painswick 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Edge 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bisley (Stroud) 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Upton St Leonards 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Stroud) 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bentham 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brockworth 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Oakridge Lynch 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheepscombe a nice place to live?

Sheepscombe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sheepscombe is 48/100, 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 Sheepscombe?

Sheepscombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sheepscombe?

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

Sheepscombe in context

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Postcode districts in Sheepscombe

GL6 55 ⇄

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