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Living in Chedworth: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chedworth scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Chedworth most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Chedworth places 7th of 14 in the GL54 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Chedworth sits 57 points above the GL54 district figure of 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and economic health (83). Wider context for the surrounding area: GL54 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
187.7 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 23 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 391% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 489% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Harnham Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital13.6 mi
Great Western Hospital19.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRendcomb Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,591 patients per GP
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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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.6%Student3.8%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.5%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70.7%
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
13
Kemble 9.8 mi
Cheltenham Spa 10.3 mi
Stroud 13.6 mi
J11A M5 11.5 mi
J11 M5 11.6 mi
J11A M5 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chedworth 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

Rendcomb 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Northleach 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Arlington 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Cotswold) 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cotswold) 51 5.5 mi away ⇄
Andoversford 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Ampney Crucis 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Cirencester 55 6.6 mi away ⇄
Poulton 35 7.0 mi away ⇄
Quenington 43 7.0 mi away ⇄
Hatherop 0 7.1 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chedworth a nice place to live?

Chedworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chedworth 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 Chedworth?

Chedworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Chedworth in context

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Postcode districts in Chedworth

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