Town Pop. 723

Living in Sling: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sling is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Sling most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Sling places 2nd of 6 in the GL16 postcode district.

Safety (91) and broadband (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (5), schools (15) and lifestyle (22) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Sling in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
85.8 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 30 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Miners Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Marsh Way 7 crimes
  3. 3 Laureldene 4 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 58
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Ellwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Clearwell 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
5
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital3.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital17 mi
Southmead Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWYE VALLEY PRACTICE2.6 mi
GP capacity1,458 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Forest of Dean · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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
53
Lydney 5 mi
Chepstow 9.4 mi
Cam and Dursley 11.1 mi
J2 M48 10.6 mi
J2 M48 10.8 mi
J14 M5 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sling 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

Clearwell 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 0.8 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bream 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
St Briavels 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Yorkley and Whitecroft 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Berry Hill 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Redbrook 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
The Narth 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Llandogo 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Aylburton 49 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sling a nice place to live?

Sling is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sling is 50/100, 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 Sling?

Sling is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sling?

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

Sling in context

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Postcode districts in Sling

GL16 46 ⇄

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