Town Pop. 467

Living in Hawkesbury Upton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hawkesbury Upton is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the GL9 postcode district, Hawkesbury Upton scores lowest. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL9 postcode district.

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Hawkesbury Upton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
184.2 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 39 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horton Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Colts Green 9 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.688 · PM2.5 5.813 · PM10 10.353 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hawkesbury Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital12.8 mi
Royal United Hospital13.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital13.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChipping Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,526 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.7%Student3.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership78.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax South Gloucestershire · 2026-27
A £1,701
B £1,984
C £2,268
D £2,551
E £3,118
F £3,685
G £4,252
H £5,102
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
13
Yate 5.6 mi
Cam and Dursley 9.6 mi
Bristol Parkway 10.7 mi
J18 M4 5.6 mi
J18 M4 5.8 mi
J14 M5 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hawkesbury Upton 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

Hillesley 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Badminton 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Old Sodbury 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Luckington 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wotton-under-Edge 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Acton Turville 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Chipping Sodbury 62 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sherston 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkesbury Upton a nice place to live?

Hawkesbury Upton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hawkesbury Upton is 38/100, 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 Hawkesbury Upton?

Hawkesbury Upton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hawkesbury Upton?

Among the top-rated schools in Hawkesbury Upton is Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hawkesbury Upton in total.

Hawkesbury Upton in context

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Postcode districts in Hawkesbury Upton

GL9 39 ⇄

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