Town Pop. 1,954

Living in Moreton-in-Marsh: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Moreton-in-Marsh is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 69/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the GL56 postcode district scores higher. Moreton-in-Marsh leads all 7. It scores 8 points above the GL56 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On healthcare specifically, Moreton-in-Marsh sits 30 points above the GL56 district figure of 16/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL56 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
66.5 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 54 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walnut Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 Roundhouse Mews 12 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 26
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area
1Good
  • St David's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital15 mi
Warwick Hospital20.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,473 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 168 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed3%Retired36.4%Student2.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership59.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Moreton-in-Marsh 0.2 mi
Kingham 6.7 mi
Shipton 9.6 mi
J12 M40 17.2 mi
J11 M40 17.3 mi
J12 M40 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 40
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £396,500 55
Detached £567,500 19
Semi-detached £378,500 20
Terraced £322,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£197k £329k £465k £597k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Longborough 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Broadwell 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Blockley 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Paxford 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Fosse 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Oddington 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stow-on-the-Wold 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Long Compton 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ebrington 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cornwell 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Chipping Campden 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
Shipston-on-Stour 53 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moreton-in-Marsh a nice place to live?

Moreton-in-Marsh is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Moreton-in-Marsh is 52/100, 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 Moreton-in-Marsh?

Moreton-in-Marsh has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moreton-in-Marsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Moreton-in-Marsh is St David's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Moreton-in-Marsh in total.

What are house prices like in Moreton-in-Marsh?

The current median house price in Moreton-in-Marsh is £396,500, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £567,500, semi-detached £378,500, terraced £322,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Moreton-in-Marsh

GL56 44 ⇄

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