Town Pop. 946

Living in Gotherington: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gotherington comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Gotherington places 4th of 6 in the GL52 postcode district.

The GL52 district averages 68/100, putting Gotherington 18 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Gotherington sits 21 points above the GL52 district figure of 65/100. Safety (92) and economic health (87) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL52 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Gotherington scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
88.8 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 21 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wickham Grove 10 crimes
  2. 2 Whittle Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Gotherington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital9.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26 mi
Hereford County Hospital28 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCleevelands Medical Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,614 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
24
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 3.3 mi
Cheltenham Spa 5 mi
Evesham 10.3 mi
J9 M5 3.5 mi
J9 M5 3.8 mi
J10 M5 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gotherington 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

Bishop's Cleeve 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Southam (Tewkesbury) 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Orchard 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gretton (Tewkesbury) 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ashchurch 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Cheltenham) 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alderton (Tewkesbury) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheltenham) 69 3.5 mi away ⇄
Northway 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winchcombe 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Greet 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kinsham 54 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gotherington a nice place to live?

Gotherington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gotherington is 50/100, 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 Gotherington?

Gotherington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gotherington?

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

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Postcode districts in Gotherington

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