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Living in Mickleton (Cotswold): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mickleton (Cotswold) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Bills is where Mickleton (Cotswold) most outperforms the national norm: 65/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Mickleton (Cotswold) places 3rd of 4 in the GL55 postcode district.

On bills specifically, Mickleton (Cotswold) sits 10 points above the GL55 district figure of 55/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (16), transport (17) and schools (20). For the surrounding area, see GL55 postcode district.

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Mickleton (Cotswold) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
86 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 75 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Powell Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 Littleworth 15 crimes
  3. 3 Coronation Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.775 · PM2.5 6.238 · PM10 10.566 µg/m³
76
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mickleton 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
9
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital15.3 mi
The Horton General Hospital18.1 mi
Solihull Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryMeon Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,649 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.5%Student2.5%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
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
17
Honeybourne 2.9 mi
Moreton-in-Marsh 7.4 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon 7.5 mi
J15 M40 13.4 mi
J15 M40 13.4 mi
J14 M40 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £450,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£362k £430k £500k £569k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Meon Vale 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Quinton 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pebworth 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ebrington 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chipping Campden 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Weston-sub-Edge 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Stratford-on-Avon) 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Honeybourne 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ilmington 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Paxford 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bretforton 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Willersey 47 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mickleton (Cotswold) a nice place to live?

Mickleton (Cotswold) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mickleton (Cotswold) is 43/100, 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 Mickleton (Cotswold)?

Mickleton (Cotswold) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mickleton (Cotswold)?

Among the top-rated schools in Mickleton (Cotswold) is Mickleton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mickleton (Cotswold) in total.

What are house prices like in Mickleton (Cotswold)?

The current median house price in Mickleton (Cotswold) is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

Mickleton (Cotswold) in context

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Postcode districts in Mickleton (Cotswold)

GL55 45 ⇄

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