About GL6 8FW
GL6 8FW scores 80/100 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, GL6 8FW is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,148 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 8/10).
There are 9 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Bussage Church of England Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
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 1 GP surgery and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is FRITHWOOD SURGERY, about 11 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
There are no train or Tube stations near GL6 8FW. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 21 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 7.1 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (0.27 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. The postcode sits within a AONB, giving it open countryside on the doorstep that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There is 1 supermarket in the wider area, including Tesco. The nearest is Tesco Stroud Chalford Express, about 5 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore GL6 8FW on NestScope.