Town Pop. 8,802

Living in Stonehouse (Stroud): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stonehouse (Stroud) is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 58/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Stonehouse (Stroud) places 3rd of 7 in the GL10 postcode district.

No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the GL10 district's 50/100. On the national picture that lands Stonehouse (Stroud) in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL10 postcode district.

57
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
87 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 340 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 143 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Shoplifting 43 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 142 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orchard Court 44 crimes
  2. 2 Baker Close 30 crimes
  3. 3 Great Oldbury Drive 28 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9.4 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
46
7 schools in area · 14 within 4km
5Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Eastington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Great Oldbury Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Maidenhill SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stonehouse Park Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Shrubberies SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Park Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Leonard Stanley 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
58
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital7.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital9.4 mi
Southmead Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,515 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 201 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2%Retired25.2%Student3.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary30.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.1%
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Stonehouse 0.6 mi
Stroud 3.1 mi
Cam and Dursley 3.6 mi
J13 M5 1.5 mi
J13 M5 1.6 mi
J12 M5 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 50
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 79
Detached £405,000 25
Semi-detached £308,750 30
Terraced £250,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£160k £265k £374k £479k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ryeford 61 1.2 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Whitminster 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haresfield 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Frampton on Severn 48 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonehouse (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Stonehouse (Stroud) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stonehouse (Stroud) is 57/100, 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 Stonehouse (Stroud)?

Stonehouse (Stroud) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 766 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stonehouse (Stroud)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stonehouse (Stroud) are Eastington Primary School, Great Oldbury Primary Academy and Maidenhill School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Stonehouse (Stroud) in total.

What are house prices like in Stonehouse (Stroud)?

The current median house price in Stonehouse (Stroud) is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000, semi-detached £308,750, terraced £250,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 79 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stonehouse (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Stonehouse (Stroud)

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