Town Pop. 1,782

Living in Welsh Bicknor: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Welsh Bicknor comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Welsh Bicknor most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 8 places sharing the GL17 postcode district, Welsh Bicknor scores lowest. The GL17 district averages 47/100, putting Welsh Bicknor 7 points below its own postcode area. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL17 postcode district.

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Welsh Bicknor scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
60 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 50 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Belle Vue Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.466 · PM2.5 5.385 · PM10 8.722 µg/m³
80
Green Space 60
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Lydbrook 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
4
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital7.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital14.5 mi
Hereford County Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryForest Health Care3.6 mi
GP capacity2,451 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.4%Student3.5%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
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
42
Lydney 9.2 mi
Cam and Dursley 12.9 mi
Chepstow 14.5 mi
J4 M50 6.1 mi
J3 M50 7.4 mi
J3 M50 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £320,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£193k £254k £316k £377k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ruardean 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ruardean Woodside 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Berry Hill 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Drybrook 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Symonds Yat West 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Herefordshire) 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cinderford 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Mitcheldean 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welsh Bicknor a nice place to live?

Welsh Bicknor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welsh Bicknor is 40/100, 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 Welsh Bicknor?

Welsh Bicknor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Welsh Bicknor?

The current median house price in Welsh Bicknor is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

Welsh Bicknor in context

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Postcode districts in Welsh Bicknor

GL17 47 ⇄

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