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Living in Apperley: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Apperley scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the GL19 postcode district.

On bills specifically, Apperley sits 14 points above the GL19 district figure of 45/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (84) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL19 postcode district.

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Apperley scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
415.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 567% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 362% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 660% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 42 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 16 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital5.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital20.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital22.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Street Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity1,702 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
56
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.2%Student2.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Tewkesbury · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,821
C £2,081
D £2,341
E £2,861
F £3,381
G £3,902
H £4,682
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 5 mi
Cheltenham Spa 5.8 mi
Gloucester 6.3 mi
J10 M5 3.2 mi
J9 M5 4.2 mi
J11 M5 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Apperley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Ashleworth 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Orchard 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tewkesbury 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Twigworth 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) 59 4.4 mi away ⇄
Corse 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hartpury 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Churchdown 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Northway 57 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Apperley a nice place to live?

Apperley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Apperley is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Apperley?

Apperley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Apperley?

Among the top-rated schools in Apperley is Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Apperley in total.

Apperley in context

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Postcode districts in Apperley

GL19 37 ⇄

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