Is Over a nice place to live?

Yes, Over is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in South West.

Over has an above average crime rate for a South West suburb, with around 116 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 55% above the national average, and 93% above the Gloucestershire average. These figures are based on 5 of 12 months of police data. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.

What are the best schools in Over?

Over has 13 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Kingsholm Church of England Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Highnam CofE Primary Academy and St Peter's Catholic Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Over?

The majority of residents in Over identify as White (British) (77%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (87%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.