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Living in Paxford: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Paxford is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Paxford most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Paxford places 2nd of 4 in the GL55 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Paxford sits 36 points above the GL55 district figure of 57/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL55 postcode district.

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Paxford scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
299.2 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 32 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 624% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 603% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Springfield 24 crimes
  2. 2 Five Mile Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Brookside 3 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 3.583 · PM2.5 6.455 · PM10 11.792 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital16.7 mi
Warwick Hospital18.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCampden Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,400 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.1%Student3.4%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.1%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Moreton-in-Marsh 3.3 mi
Honeybourne 6.2 mi
Evesham 10.1 mi
J12 M40 16 mi
J12 M40 16.1 mi
J13 M40 16.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Paxford 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

Ebrington 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Blockley 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chipping Campden 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Fosse 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Moreton-in-Marsh 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mickleton (Cotswold) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ilmington 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Longborough 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Shipston-on-Stour 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Weston-sub-Edge 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Willersey 47 5.0 mi away ⇄
Broadway 55 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Paxford a nice place to live?

Paxford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Paxford is 46/100, 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 Paxford?

Paxford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Paxford in context

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Postcode districts in Paxford

GL55 45 ⇄
GL56 44 ⇄

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