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Living in Meysey Hampton: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Meysey Hampton is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 23 scored places sharing the GL7 postcode district, Meysey Hampton ranks 22nd. Against the wider GL7 district average of 49/100, that is 13 points below. On economic health specifically, Meysey Hampton sits 8 points above the GL7 district figure of 75/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL7 postcode district.

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Meysey Hampton scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
173.5 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 14 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meysey Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 Down Ampney Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Hamilton Croft 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.241 · PM2.5 5.997 · PM10 10.346 µg/m³
77
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Meysey Hampton 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
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital11.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital20.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital26.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHilary Cottage Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,734 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)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.3%Student3.6%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Kemble 8.5 mi
Swindon 9.4 mi
Shipton 15.4 mi
J16 M4 10.5 mi
J16 M4 10.7 mi
J15 M4 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Meysey Hampton 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

Poulton 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Down Ampney 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dunfield 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fairford 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Quenington 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ampney Crucis 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hatherop 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Arlington 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cricklade 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meysey Hampton a nice place to live?

Meysey Hampton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Meysey Hampton is 36/100, 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 Meysey Hampton?

Meysey Hampton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meysey Hampton?

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

Meysey Hampton in context

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Postcode districts in Meysey Hampton

GL7 49 ⇄

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