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Living in Chipping Campden: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chipping Campden scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 80/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the GL55 postcode district.

Against the wider GL55 district average of 45/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 23 points above the GL55 district's 57/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL55 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
105.5 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 81 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lavender Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 B4081 15 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
25
3 schools in area
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Chipping Campden SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St Catharine's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital17.6 mi
The Horton General Hospital17.7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,400 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired36.4%Student2.6%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
18
Honeybourne 4.2 mi
Moreton-in-Marsh 5.3 mi
Evesham 7.9 mi
J9 M5 15.2 mi
J8 M5 15.2 mi
J9 M5 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £555,000 21
Detached £852,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£499k £699k £905k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ebrington 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Paxford 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Blockley 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mickleton (Cotswold) 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Weston-sub-Edge 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Willersey 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broadway 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Fosse 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Honeybourne 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ilmington 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Meon Vale 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pebworth 35 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chipping Campden a nice place to live?

Chipping Campden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chipping Campden is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chipping Campden?

Chipping Campden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chipping Campden?

Among the top-rated schools in Chipping Campden are Chipping Campden School and St Catharine's Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Chipping Campden in total.

What are house prices like in Chipping Campden?

The current median house price in Chipping Campden is £555,000, around 95% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £852,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 28%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Chipping Campden

GL55 45 ⇄

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