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Living in Tibberton (Forest of Dean): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tibberton (Forest of Dean) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Tibberton (Forest of Dean) most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL19 postcode district, Tibberton (Forest of Dean) ranks 2nd. Tibberton (Forest of Dean) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider GL19 district average of 37/100, that is 7 points above. For the surrounding area, see GL19 postcode district.

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Tibberton (Forest of Dean) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
158.6 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 15 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 474% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Phelps Way 6 crimes
  2. 2 Court Farm 6 crimes
  3. 3 Park Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.061 · PM2.5 5.78 · PM10 10.308 µg/m³
77
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Tibberton Community Primary School and Early YearsPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital4.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital13.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Alney Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,729 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired35.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership83.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Gloucester 5 mi
Cheltenham Spa 10.5 mi
Stonehouse 10.7 mi
J3 M50 6.5 mi
J3 M50 6.6 mi
J2 M50 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 Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 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

Moor End 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Highnam 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hartpury 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Huntley 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Minsterworth 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Maisemore 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ashleworth 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
May Hill Village 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clifford's Mesne 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
The Scarr 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tibberton (Forest of Dean) a nice place to live?

Tibberton (Forest of Dean) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 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 Tibberton (Forest of Dean)?

Tibberton (Forest of Dean) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tibberton (Forest of Dean)?

Among the top-rated schools in Tibberton (Forest of Dean) is Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tibberton (Forest of Dean) in total.

Tibberton (Forest of Dean) in context

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Postcode districts in Tibberton (Forest of Dean)

GL19 37 ⇄
GL2 61 ⇄

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