Town Pop. 1,189

Living in Woodchester: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodchester comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 60/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Woodchester places 6th of 8 in the GL5 postcode district. It scores 9 points below the GL5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. Its transport score runs 12 points below the GL5 district's 72/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL5 postcode district.

54
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Settlement area

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Woodchester scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
42.9 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 18 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Drugs 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cow Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Garden 5 crimes
  3. 3 Berrymore Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 22 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Gastrells Community 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
18
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9.5 mi
Lydney & District Hospital12.8 mi
Southmead Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRowcroft Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity2,218 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired36.8%Student3.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.3%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.9%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
60
Stroud 1.7 mi
Stonehouse 2.6 mi
Cam and Dursley 5.4 mi
J13 M5 4.7 mi
J13 M5 4.7 mi
J12 M5 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodchester 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

Bagpath 60 0.8 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 0.9 mi away ⇄
Middleyard 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stroud 63 1.6 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ryeford 61 2.0 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nympsfield 44 2.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodchester a nice place to live?

Woodchester is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woodchester is 54/100, 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 Woodchester?

Woodchester is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodchester?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodchester is Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Woodchester in total.

Woodchester in context

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Postcode districts in Woodchester

GL5 63 ⇄

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