Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Forest of Dean: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 5 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around GL17 0BS.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 5 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
2GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 2 GP, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: MITCHELDEAN SURGERY — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 5 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 4 ha total
- largest park 3.2 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (100 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
3shops & libraries
- 2 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Midcounties Co-operative
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Co-op Mitcheldean — 0.1 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near GL17 0BS.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in GL17.
Average sold price by property type across the GL17 district, 2021–2026.
About GL17 0BS
GL17 0BS scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and green space — with no crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, GL17 0BS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,490 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 10/10).
There are 5 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is available, with 2 GP surgeries in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is MITCHELDEAN SURGERY, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
