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Living in Kempsford: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kempsford is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 86/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Kempsford places 15th of 23 in the GL7 postcode district. The GL7 district averages 49/100, putting Kempsford 10 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the GL7 district's 75/100. For the surrounding area, see GL7 postcode district.

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Kempsford scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
52 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 16 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  2. 2 Totterdown Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Virginia Avenue 4 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.226 · PM2.5 6.333 · PM10 11.196 µg/m³
74
Green Space 50
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kempsford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital8.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital24.3 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 surgeryHilary Cottage Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,734 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.6%Student3%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
18
Swindon 7.3 mi
Kemble 10.8 mi
Shipton 15.6 mi
J16 M4 9.3 mi
J16 M4 9.3 mi
J15 M4 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kempsford 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

Dunfield 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Fairford 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Meysey Hampton 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lechlade-on-Thames 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Down Ampney 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Highworth 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Broad Blunsdon 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cricklade 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Poulton 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blunsdon St Andrew 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Quenington 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kempsford a nice place to live?

Kempsford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kempsford is 39/100, 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 Kempsford?

Kempsford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kempsford?

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

Kempsford in context

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Postcode districts in Kempsford

GL7 49 ⇄

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