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Living in Crudwell: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crudwell scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Crudwell most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 27/100 against a town median of 47/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SN16 postcode district. Crudwell is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider SN16 district average of 47/100, that is 6 points below. For the surrounding area, see SN16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
98.6 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 22 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bendy Bow 9 crimes
  2. 2 Days Court 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cotswold Airport 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 3.997 · PM2.5 5.814 · PM10 10.402 µg/m³
77
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Crudwell CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital15.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital17.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMalmesbury Medical Partnership3.9 mi
GP capacity1,592 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.4%Student3.5%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.2%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
27
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Kemble 3.7 mi
Stroud 10 mi
Stonehouse 11.9 mi
J17 M4 8.3 mi
J17 M4 8.6 mi
J16 M4 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Crudwell 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

Rodmarton 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Malmesbury 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Minety 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kemble 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tetbury 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lea (Wiltshire) 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Somerford Keynes 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Minety 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Coates 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crudwell a nice place to live?

Crudwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crudwell is 41/100, 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 Crudwell?

Crudwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crudwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Crudwell is Crudwell CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Crudwell in total.

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Postcode districts in Crudwell

SN16 47 ⇄

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