Town Pop. 1,057

Living in Blockley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blockley is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the GL56 postcode district.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Lifestyle (8), schools (10) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see GL56 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Springfield 24 crimes
  2. 2 Five Mile Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Brookside 3 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.509 · PM2.5 6.142 · PM10 10.108 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • Blockley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital17.9 mi
Warwick Hospital20.1 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCampden Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,400 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.1%Student3.4%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
24
Moreton-in-Marsh 3 mi
Honeybourne 6.8 mi
Kingham 9.5 mi
J9 M5 15.5 mi
J9 M5 15.6 mi
J8 M5 16 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £413,500 19
Terraced £413,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£377k £561k £752k £937k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Paxford 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chipping Campden 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Moreton-in-Marsh 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ebrington 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Longborough 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Fosse 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Broadway 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Willersey 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Broadwell 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Weston-sub-Edge 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Mickleton (Cotswold) 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Stanton (Tewkesbury) 36 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blockley a nice place to live?

Blockley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blockley is 42/100, 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 Blockley?

Blockley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blockley?

Among the top-rated schools in Blockley is Blockley Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blockley in total.

What are house prices like in Blockley?

The current median house price in Blockley is £413,500, around 45% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £413,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 54%.

Blockley in context

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Postcode districts in Blockley

GL56 44 ⇄

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