Town Pop. 612

Living in Avening: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Avening is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Avening most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the GL8 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Avening sits 54 points above the GL8 district figure of 38/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GL8 postcode district.

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Avening scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
129.1 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 36 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Sunground 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hampton Hill 11 crimes
  3. 3 Step'S Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.282 · PM2.5 5.704 · PM10 9.264 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Avening Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good

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 Hospital12.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital15.7 mi
Great Western Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPrice's Mill Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,207 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.4%Student2.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership65.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Cotswold · 2026-27
A £1,595
B £1,860
C £2,126
D £2,392
E £2,924
F £3,455
G £3,987
H £4,784
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
10
Stroud 4.8 mi
Kemble 6.4 mi
Stonehouse 6.4 mi
J13 M5 8.5 mi
J13 M5 8.5 mi
J12 M5 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Avening 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

Box (Stroud) 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tetbury 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brimscombe and Thrupp 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Beverston 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bagpath 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woodchester 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Oakridge Lynch 50 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Avening a nice place to live?

Avening has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Avening is 44/100, 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 Avening?

Avening is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Avening?

Among the top-rated schools in Avening is Avening Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Avening in total.

Avening in context

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Postcode districts in Avening

GL8 46 ⇄

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