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Living in Stone (Stroud): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stone (Stroud) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the GL13 postcode district, Stone (Stroud) ranks 2nd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 51 points above the GL13 district's 48/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
527.4 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 47 crimes
↑ 495% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 594% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 644% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 581% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 743% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Echo Lane 32 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 29 crimes
  3. 3 Severn Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
3
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital5.8 mi
Southmead Hospital12.1 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary14.5 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgerySevern View Family Practice3.9 mi
GP capacity1,518 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.4%Student4.4%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
20
Lydney 5.1 mi
Cam and Dursley 6.1 mi
Yate 8 mi
J14 M5 1.2 mi
J14 M5 1.5 mi
J1 M48 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Stone (Stroud) 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

Falfield 32 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Berkeley 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clapton 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Heath End 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thornbury 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sharpness 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Stone (Stroud) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stone (Stroud) is 40/100, 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 Stone (Stroud)?

Stone (Stroud) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stone (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Stone (Stroud)

GL13 41 ⇄

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