Town Pop. 1,391

Living in Whiteshill and Randwick: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whiteshill and Randwick comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the GL6 postcode district, Whiteshill and Randwick ranks 2nd. Its transport score runs 11 points above the GL6 district's 52/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see GL6 postcode district.

59
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Whiteshill and Randwick scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
40.3 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 17 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Stokenhill 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Throat 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.34 · PM2.5 5.943 · PM10 9.476 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
48
5 schools in area · 21 within 4km
3Good1Inadequate1Ungraded
  • Archway SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cashes Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whiteshill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Callowell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
  • Randwick Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
33
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital6.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital12.4 mi
Southmead Hospital23 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBeeches Green Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,544 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired29.3%Student3.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership85.6%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
63
Stroud 1.5 mi
Stonehouse 2 mi
Cam and Dursley 6 mi
J12 M5 3.2 mi
J12 M5 3.3 mi
J13 M5 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whiteshill and Randwick 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

Stroud 63 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 1.9 mi away ⇄
Edge 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Painswick 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Haresfield 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whiteshill and Randwick a nice place to live?

Whiteshill and Randwick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Whiteshill and Randwick 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 Whiteshill and Randwick?

Whiteshill and Randwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whiteshill and Randwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Whiteshill and Randwick are Archway School, Cashes Green Primary School and Whiteshill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Whiteshill and Randwick in total.

Whiteshill and Randwick in context

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Postcode districts in Whiteshill and Randwick

GL6 55 ⇄

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