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Living in Ewen: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ewen comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 23 scored places sharing the GL7 postcode district, Ewen ranks 11th. The GL7 district averages 49/100, putting Ewen 8 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 37 points above the GL7 district's 38/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Ewen scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
710.7 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 37 crimes
↑ 818% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 933% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 994% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 1080% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 1555% 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
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital14.7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital16.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPhoenix Cirencester2.5 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 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
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
16
Kemble 1.2 mi
Stroud 10.7 mi
Swindon 11.8 mi
J16 M4 10.6 mi
J16 M4 11.2 mi
J17 M4 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Ewen 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 1.0 mi away ⇄
Somerford Keynes 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cirencester 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Coates 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rodmarton 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ashton Keynes 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stratton (Cotswold) 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Minety 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ewen a nice place to live?

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

Ewen 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 Ewen

GL7 49 ⇄

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