Town Pop. 13,194

Living in Churchdown: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Churchdown scores 61/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 56/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the GL2 postcode district, Churchdown ranks 4th.

No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL2 postcode district.

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Churchdown scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
60.3 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 361 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 172 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Public order 49 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Shoplifting 47 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Other theft 46 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 120 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 80 crimes
  2. 2 Chaffinch Close 43 crimes
  3. 3 Down Hatherley Lane 38 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 40
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 17

Services

Schools
56
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding9Good3Ungraded
  • The Milestone SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Churchdown Parton Manor Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Churchdown SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Churchdown Village Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Innsworth Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Innsworth Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Longford Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Longlevens Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sir Thomas Rich's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital1.5 mi
Lydney & District Hospital17.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,694 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 394 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.1%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Tewkesbury · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,821
C £2,081
D £2,341
E £2,861
F £3,381
G £3,902
H £4,682
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
51
Gloucester 2.6 mi
Cheltenham Spa 3.8 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 8.5 mi
J11 M5 1.5 mi
J11 M5 1.6 mi
J11A M5 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £286,250 98
Detached £488,000 16
Semi-detached £300,000 51
Terraced £230,000 20
Flat / Maisonette £135,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£82k £208k £337k £462k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) 59 1.1 mi away ⇄
Twigworth 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Longford 63 1.9 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gloucester 65 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brockworth 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shurdington 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upton St Leonards 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maisemore 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cheltenham 69 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bentham 0 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchdown a nice place to live?

Churchdown is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Churchdown is 61/100, 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 Churchdown?

Churchdown is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 795 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Churchdown?

Among the top-rated schools in Churchdown are The Milestone School, Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School and Churchdown School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Churchdown in total.

What are house prices like in Churchdown?

The current median house price in Churchdown is £286,250, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £488,000, semi-detached £300,000, terraced £230,000, flat £135,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 98 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Churchdown in context

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Postcode districts in Churchdown

GL2 61 ⇄
GL3 62 ⇄

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