Town Pop. 388

Living in Coates: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coates comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Coates places 18th of 23 in the GL7 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the GL7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Its environment score runs 15 points above the GL7 district's 63/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see GL7 postcode district.

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Coates scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
221.6 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 37 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clayfurlong Grove 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Top Farm 13 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.753 · PM2.5 5.771 · PM10 10.129 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital13.6 mi
Great Western Hospital17.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPhoenix Cirencester2.4 mi
GP capacity1,775 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.4%Student3.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership64%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
16
Kemble 2.1 mi
Stroud 8.4 mi
Stonehouse 10.9 mi
J11A M5 12 mi
J11A M5 12.2 mi
J12 M5 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coates 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

Kemble 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cirencester 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cotswold) 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rodmarton 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Oakridge Lynch 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Somerford Keynes 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Chalford 52 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coates a nice place to live?

Coates has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coates is 37/100, 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 Coates?

Coates is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Coates

GL7 49 ⇄

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