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Living in Quenington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Quenington scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Quenington places 8th of 23 in the GL7 postcode district.

The GL7 district averages 49/100, putting Quenington 6 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Quenington sits 10 points above the GL7 district figure of 75/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL7 postcode district.

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Quenington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
145.2 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 20 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Homeground Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital13.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital20.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHilary Cottage Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,734 patients per GP
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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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2%Retired25.9%Student3.4%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership71.4%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Kemble 10.8 mi
Swindon 11.8 mi
Shipton 12.3 mi
J16 M4 13.4 mi
J16 M4 13.6 mi
J15 M4 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Quenington 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

Hatherop 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Fairford 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Arlington 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Meysey Hampton 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Southrop 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eastleach Turville 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Poulton 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Dunfield 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lechlade-on-Thames 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ampney Crucis 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Down Ampney 37 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Quenington a nice place to live?

Quenington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Quenington 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 Quenington?

Quenington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Quenington

GL7 49 ⇄

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