Town Pop. 258

Living in Shipton (Cotswold): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shipton (Cotswold) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the GL54 postcode district.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (6) and transport (14) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see GL54 postcode district.

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Shipton (Cotswold) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
310.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 486% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 1340% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Templefields 14 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.917 · PM2.5 5.962 · PM10 9.742 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital11.8 mi
Great Western Hospital24.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgerySixways Clinic4.7 mi
GP capacity1,640 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2%Retired25.9%Student3.8%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.5%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership69.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Cheltenham Spa 6.9 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 11.5 mi
Gloucester 12.4 mi
J11 M5 8.8 mi
J11 M5 8.9 mi
J10 M5 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Shipton (Cotswold) 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

Andoversford 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Chedworth 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Guiting Power 49 5.2 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheltenham) 69 5.3 mi away ⇄
Rendcomb 50 5.3 mi away ⇄
Northleach 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Naunton 50 5.8 mi away ⇄
Southam (Tewkesbury) 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Leckhampton Hill 50 6.1 mi away ⇄
Cheltenham 69 6.2 mi away ⇄
Winchcombe 51 6.3 mi away ⇄
Greet 42 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shipton (Cotswold) a nice place to live?

Shipton (Cotswold) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shipton (Cotswold) 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 Shipton (Cotswold)?

Shipton (Cotswold) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Shipton (Cotswold)

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