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Living in Yorkley and Whitecroft: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Yorkley and Whitecroft is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL15 postcode district, Yorkley and Whitecroft ranks 6th. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (14) and healthcare (23) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL15 postcode district.

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Yorkley and Whitecroft scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
101.3 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 85 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ryelands Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 John Hale Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Blue Rock Crescent 14 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 72
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Bream Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Yorkley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pillowell Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital1.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital14.2 mi
Southmead Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,625 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 98 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2%Retired29.6%Student3.6%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Lydney 3 mi
Cam and Dursley 8.1 mi
Chepstow 9.9 mi
J14 M5 9 mi
J13 M5 9 mi
J14 M5 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £321,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£277k £325k £374k £422k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bream 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Blakeney (Forest of Dean) 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lydney 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sling 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aylburton 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Milkwall 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ruspidge 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sharpness 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clearwell 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Broadwell and Coalway 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Alvington 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Coleford (Forest of Dean) 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yorkley and Whitecroft a nice place to live?

Yorkley and Whitecroft has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yorkley and Whitecroft 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 Yorkley and Whitecroft?

Yorkley and Whitecroft is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 256 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yorkley and Whitecroft?

Among the top-rated schools in Yorkley and Whitecroft are Bream Church of England Primary School and Yorkley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Yorkley and Whitecroft in total.

What are house prices like in Yorkley and Whitecroft?

The current median house price in Yorkley and Whitecroft is £321,500, around 13% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

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