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Living in Fairford: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fairford scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Fairford places 5th of 23 in the GL7 postcode district.

Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (22), schools (23), lifestyle (27) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Fairford in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
51.2 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 74 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 46
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Fairford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Farmor's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital11.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital23 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 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 capacity1,734 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 123 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired28%Student2.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
22
Swindon 9.8 mi
Kemble 10.8 mi
Shipton 13.5 mi
J16 M4 11.6 mi
J16 M4 11.7 mi
J15 M4 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 5
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 £480,000 36
Detached £657,500 20
Semi-detached £400,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£306k £430k £557k £681k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dunfield 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Quenington 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Meysey Hampton 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hatherop 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Southrop 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lechlade-on-Thames 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Poulton 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eastleach Turville 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Down Ampney 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Arlington 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairford a nice place to live?

Fairford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fairford is 48/100, 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 Fairford?

Fairford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fairford?

Among the top-rated schools in Fairford are Fairford Church of England Primary School and Farmor's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Fairford in total.

What are house prices like in Fairford?

The current median house price in Fairford is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £657,500, semi-detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Fairford

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