Town Pop. 99

Living in Leckhampton Hill: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leckhampton Hill comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100.

It scores 19 points below the GL53 postcode district as a whole, which averages 69/100. On broadband specifically, Leckhampton Hill sits 31 points above the GL53 district figure of 63/100. Safety (93) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL53 postcode district.

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Leckhampton Hill scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
606.1 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 26 crimes
↑ 689% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 432% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 1203% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 1631% above national average
Drugs 3 crimes
↑ 818% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Dark Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital20.7 mi
Great Western Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLeckhampton Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,645 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired23.8%Student8.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary13.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)5.3%
Home ownership65.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Cheltenham Spa 3.3 mi
Gloucester 6.6 mi
Stroud 9.2 mi
J11A M5 3.5 mi
J11 M5 3.7 mi
J11A M5 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
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 Leckhampton Hill 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

Bentham 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shurdington 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cheltenham 69 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brockworth 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whiteway 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Upton St Leonards 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheltenham) 69 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sheepscombe 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Churchdown 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Cheltenham) 54 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leckhampton Hill a nice place to live?

Leckhampton Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Leckhampton Hill 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 Leckhampton Hill?

Leckhampton Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Leckhampton Hill

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