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Gloucester vs Norwich

Which is better to live in? (2026)

53

Gloucester

South West

Grade D
61

Norwich

East of England

Grade CHigher Overall
Gloucester: 2 wins|Norwich: 7 wins

Category Comparison

Gloucester
Category
Norwich
53/100
🏆Overall Score
BETTER61/100
25/100
🔒Crime Safety
BETTER48/100
80% Good/OutstandingBETTER
🎓Schools
53% Good/Outstanding
87/100BETTER
🚆Transport
86/100
48/100
💷Affordability
BETTER72/100
~£426/mo
🧾Monthly Bills
BETTER~£417/mo
65/100
📶Broadband
BETTER72/100
33/100
🌿Environment
BETTER41/100
25/100
🏥Healthcare
BETTER48/100

Our Verdict

Norwich leads in 6 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, affordability, broadband. That said, Gloucester has the edge in schools and transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gloucester or Norwich better to live in?

Norwich leads in 6 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, affordability, broadband. That said, Gloucester has the edge in schools and transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Is Gloucester safer than Norwich?

Norwich scores higher for crime safety (48/100) compared to Gloucester (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Gloucester or Norwich?

Gloucester has 15 schools within 3km, with 80% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Norwich has 15 schools nearby, with 53% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Gloucester or Norwich?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Norwich (~£417/month) compared to Gloucester (~£426/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.