Town Pop. 700

Living in Whitminster: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whitminster is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 84/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the GL2 postcode district, Whitminster ranks 8th.

It scores 13 points below the GL2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. On economic health specifically, Whitminster sits 18 points above the GL2 district figure of 66/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GL2 postcode district.

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Whitminster scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
104.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.015 · PM2.5 6.011 · PM10 10.528 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital6.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital9.2 mi
Southmead Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryFrampton Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity4,573 patients per GP
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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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2%Retired29.8%Student2.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
29
Stonehouse 2.7 mi
Cam and Dursley 4.1 mi
Stroud 4.9 mi
J13 M5 0.8 mi
J13 M5 1.2 mi
J12 M5 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whitminster 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

Frampton on Severn 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Saul 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eastington 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stonehouse (Stroud) 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Haresfield 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hardwicke 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rodley 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Stroud) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Whiteshill and Randwick 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Quedgeley and Hardwicke 62 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitminster a nice place to live?

Whitminster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitminster is 48/100, 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 Whitminster?

Whitminster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitminster?

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

Whitminster in context

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Postcode districts in Whitminster

GL2 61 ⇄

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