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Living in Upthorpe (Stroud): Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upthorpe (Stroud) comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Upthorpe (Stroud) most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the GL11 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the GL11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Its transport score runs 8 points above the GL11 district's 50/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see GL11 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Upthorpe (Stroud) scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
496.1 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
↑ 456% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 522% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Millbank 28 crimes
  2. 2 Leaside Close 20 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.978 · PM2.5 5.846 · PM10 9.844 µg/m³
77
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • Cam Hopton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cam Everlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Peak AcademySpecial · 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
54
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital12.1 mi
Southmead Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCam & Uley Family Practice0.8 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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired32.6%Student2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
58
Cam and Dursley 1.3 mi
Stonehouse 4.2 mi
Stroud 6.2 mi
J13 M5 3.9 mi
J13 M5 4.4 mi
J14 M5 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upthorpe (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

Cam 57 0.9 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Uley 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Slimbridge 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upthorpe (Stroud) a nice place to live?

Upthorpe (Stroud) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Upthorpe (Stroud) is 60/100, 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 Upthorpe (Stroud)?

Upthorpe (Stroud) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upthorpe (Stroud)?

Among the top-rated schools in Upthorpe (Stroud) is Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Upthorpe (Stroud) in total.

Upthorpe (Stroud) in context

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Postcode districts in Upthorpe (Stroud)

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