Town Pop. 216

Living in Rodmarton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rodmarton is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Rodmarton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 23 scored places sharing the GL7 postcode district, Rodmarton ranks 9th. Rodmarton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider GL7 district average of 49/100, that is 7 points below. For the surrounding area, see GL7 postcode district.

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Rodmarton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
1,027.8 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 95 crimes
↑ 1221% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 1301% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 1399% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1751% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 683% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Clayfurlong Grove 17 crimes
  3. 3 Top Farm 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital15.2 mi
Great Western Hospital16.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryPhoenix Cirencester4.7 mi
GP capacity1,775 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.4%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership66.5%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
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
12
Kemble 1.7 mi
Stroud 8.7 mi
Stonehouse 10.9 mi
J17 M4 10.8 mi
J17 M4 11 mi
J16 M4 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Rodmarton 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

Kemble 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Coates 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Somerford Keynes 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Minety 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tetbury 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 4.9 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cirencester 55 5.0 mi away ⇄
Oakridge Lynch 50 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rodmarton a nice place to live?

Rodmarton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rodmarton is 42/100, 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 Rodmarton?

Rodmarton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 222 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Rodmarton in context

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Postcode districts in Rodmarton

GL7 49 ⇄
SN16 47 ⇄

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