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Gloucester vs Plymouth

Which is better to live in? (2026)

53

Gloucester

South West

Grade DHigher Overall
52

Plymouth

South West

Grade D
Gloucester: 2 wins|Plymouth: 3 wins

Category Comparison

Gloucester
Category
Plymouth
53/100BETTER
🏆Overall Score
52/100
25/100
🔒Crime Safety
BETTER33/100
80% Good/OutstandingBETTER
🎓Schools
47% Good/Outstanding
87/100
🚆Transport
BETTER89/100
48/100
💷Affordability
48/100
~£426/mo
🧾Monthly Bills
~£426/mo
65/100
📶Broadband
65/100
33/100
🌿Environment
BETTER48/100
25/100
🏥Healthcare
25/100

Our Verdict

Plymouth leads in 3 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, transport, environment. That said, Gloucester has the edge in schools, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gloucester or Plymouth better to live in?

Plymouth leads in 3 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, transport, environment. That said, Gloucester has the edge in schools, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Is Gloucester safer than Plymouth?

Plymouth scores higher for crime safety (33/100) compared to Gloucester (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Gloucester or Plymouth?

Gloucester has 15 schools within 3km, with 80% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Plymouth has 15 schools nearby, with 47% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Gloucester or Plymouth?

Monthly bills are similar in both areas (~£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.