Town Pop. 740

Living in Uley: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Uley comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Uley most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the GL11 postcode district.

Against the wider GL11 district average of 55/100, that is 6 points below. Its broadband score runs 24 points above the GL11 district's 62/100. Safety (94) and economic health (85) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GL11 postcode district.

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Uley scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
93.2 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 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 Lampern View 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.45 · PM2.5 5.667 · PM10 9.234 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Uley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
8
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital10.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital12.7 mi
Southmead Hospital17.2 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 surgeryAcorn Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,608 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
27
Cam and Dursley 3.3 mi
Stonehouse 4.5 mi
Stroud 5.7 mi
J13 M5 5.1 mi
J13 M5 5.6 mi
J14 M5 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Uley 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

Nympsfield 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cam 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wotton-under-Edge 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Uley a nice place to live?

Uley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Uley is 49/100, 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 Uley?

Uley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Uley?

Among the top-rated schools in Uley is Uley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Uley in total.

Uley in context

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Postcode districts in Uley

GL11 55 ⇄

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