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Living in Woolaston: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woolaston scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the GL15 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Woolaston sits 49 points above the GL15 district figure of 41/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), schools (13), lifestyle (14) and transport (22). For the surrounding area, see GL15 postcode district.

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Woolaston scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
174.7 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 42 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stockwell Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Garlands Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bailey Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Woolaston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital2.6 mi
Southmead Hospital13.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgerySevernbank Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,815 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.4%Student2.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Lydney 2.7 mi
Chepstow 5.5 mi
Cam and Dursley 9.9 mi
J2 M48 6.6 mi
J2 M48 6.9 mi
J1 M48 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woolaston 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

Alvington 48 0.6 mi away ⇄
Aylburton 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lydney 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Briavels 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bream 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Oldbury Naite 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tintern 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woodcroft 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Clapton 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yorkley and Whitecroft 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Llandogo 36 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolaston a nice place to live?

Woolaston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woolaston is 45/100, 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 Woolaston?

Woolaston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 101 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woolaston?

Among the top-rated schools in Woolaston is Woolaston Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woolaston in total.

Woolaston in context

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Postcode districts in Woolaston

GL15 49 ⇄

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