Town Pop. 2,595

Living in Lechlade-on-Thames: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lechlade-on-Thames comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 32/100 against a town median of 60/100. Lechlade-on-Thames places 9th of 23 in the GL7 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the GL7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see GL7 postcode district.

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Lechlade-on-Thames scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
84.8 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 78 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burford Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 10 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital10.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital20.3 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHilary Cottage Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,734 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2%Retired31.5%Student2.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.6%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
24
Swindon 9.8 mi
Shipton 12.6 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 13.2 mi
J15 M4 11.8 mi
J15 M4 11.9 mi
J16 M4 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 24
Detached £660,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Terraced
£341k £475k £614k £749k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Southrop 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langford (West Oxfordshire) 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Filkins 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fairford 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eastleach Turville 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dunfield 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kencot 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Highworth 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hatherop 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Quenington 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Alvescot 37 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lechlade-on-Thames a nice place to live?

Lechlade-on-Thames has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lechlade-on-Thames is 42/100, 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 Lechlade-on-Thames?

Lechlade-on-Thames is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lechlade-on-Thames?

Among the top-rated schools in Lechlade-on-Thames is St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lechlade-on-Thames in total.

What are house prices like in Lechlade-on-Thames?

The current median house price in Lechlade-on-Thames is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £660,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lechlade-on-Thames in context

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Postcode districts in Lechlade-on-Thames

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