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Living in Broadwell: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broadwell comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the GL56 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Broadwell sits 20 points above the GL56 district figure of 16/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see GL56 postcode district.

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Broadwell scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
270.2 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 16 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 745% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 937% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 488% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 13 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 10 crimes
  3. 3 Becket Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital17.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryStow Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,454 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.2%Student3.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership59.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Moreton-in-Marsh 3.2 mi
Kingham 4.4 mi
Shipton 7.3 mi
J9 M5 18.3 mi
J9 M5 18.3 mi
J10 M5 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Broadwell 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

Stow-on-the-Wold 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Oddington 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Longborough 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Moreton-in-Marsh 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cornwell 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bledington 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kingham 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bourton-on-the-Water 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Churchill (West Oxfordshire) 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Rissington 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Blockley 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Naunton 50 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadwell a nice place to live?

Broadwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broadwell is 43/100, 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 Broadwell?

Broadwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Broadwell in context

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Postcode districts in Broadwell

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