Town Pop. 3,894

Living in Tutshill and Sedbury: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tutshill and Sedbury scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Tutshill and Sedbury places 2nd of 9 in the NP16 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Tutshill and Sedbury sits 48 points above the NP16 district figure of 47/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NP16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53.7 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 93 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other crime 15 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Beachley Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Watchtower Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 Hanley Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Lift Offa's MeadPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tutshill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wyedean School and Sixth Form CentreSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital7.4 mi
Southmead Hospital10 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryVAUXHALL SURGERY0.8 mi
GP capacity1,518 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 101 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.8%Student3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
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 Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Chepstow 0.5 mi
Severn Beach 5.9 mi
Caldicot 5.9 mi
J2 M48 1.7 mi
J2 M48 1.9 mi
J1 M48 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £353,000 24
Detached £400,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£257k £353k £452k £548k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chepstow 60 1.0 mi away ⇄
Woodcroft 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Beachley 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
St Arvans 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shirenewton 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oldbury Naite 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tintern 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Portskewett 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sudbrook 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Caer-went 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Woolaston 45 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tutshill and Sedbury a nice place to live?

Tutshill and Sedbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Tutshill and Sedbury is 59/100, 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 Tutshill and Sedbury?

Tutshill and Sedbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 209 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tutshill and Sedbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Tutshill and Sedbury are Lift Offa's Mead, Tutshill Church of England Primary School and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Tutshill and Sedbury in total.

What are house prices like in Tutshill and Sedbury?

The current median house price in Tutshill and Sedbury is £353,000, around 24% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tutshill and Sedbury in context

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Postcode districts in Tutshill and Sedbury

NP16 55 ⇄

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