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Living in Slimbridge: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Slimbridge scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the GL2 postcode district. It scores 17 points below the GL2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100.

On transport specifically, Slimbridge sits 24 points below the GL2 district figure of 57/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), lifestyle (10) and schools (22). For the surrounding area, see GL2 postcode district.

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Slimbridge scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
132.5 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 22 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Bristol Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Ryalls Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.985 · PM2.5 5.72 · PM10 9.223 µg/m³
77
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Slimbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital11.1 mi
Southmead Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCam & Uley Family Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,362 patients per GP
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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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student1.9%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Cam and Dursley 1.2 mi
Stonehouse 4.4 mi
Lydney 6.6 mi
J13 M5 2.9 mi
J13 M5 3.5 mi
J12 M5 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Slimbridge 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

Cambridge (Stroud) 43 0.6 mi away ⇄
Cam 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Frampton on Severn 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Saul 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whitminster 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sharpness 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Berkeley 45 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Slimbridge a nice place to live?

Slimbridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Slimbridge is 44/100, 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 Slimbridge?

Slimbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Slimbridge?

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

Slimbridge in context

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Postcode districts in Slimbridge

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