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Living in Woodcroft: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodcroft scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 88/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the NP16 postcode district, Woodcroft ranks 4th.

Against the wider NP16 district average of 55/100, that is 7 points below. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the NP16 district's 47/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NP16 postcode district.

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Woodcroft scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
146 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 23 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 510% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hanley Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Pipistrelle Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lancaut Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
79
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Tutshill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital6.4 mi
Southmead Hospital11.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryVAUXHALL SURGERY1.9 mi
GP capacity1,518 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.3%Student2.7%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.6%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Chepstow 1.6 mi
Lydney 6.6 mi
Caldicot 6.9 mi
J2 M48 3 mi
J2 M48 3.1 mi
J1 M48 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodcroft 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

Tutshill and Sedbury 59 1.2 mi away ⇄
St Arvans 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chepstow 60 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tintern 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Beachley 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Oldbury Naite 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woolaston 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shirenewton 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Catbrook 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Alvington 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Llandogo 36 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodcroft a nice place to live?

Woodcroft has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodcroft 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 Woodcroft?

Woodcroft is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodcroft?

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

Woodcroft in context

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Postcode districts in Woodcroft

NP16 55 ⇄

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