Town Pop. 562

Living in Somerford Keynes: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Somerford Keynes scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 32/100 against a town median of 60/100. Somerford Keynes places 11th of 23 in the GL7 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate safety (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider GL7 district average of 49/100, that is 8 points below. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 4 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 6 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 4 crimes
  3. 3 Frazier'S Folly 3 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital12.6 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital17.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPhoenix Cirencester4 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.5%Student2.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
19
Kemble 2.8 mi
Swindon 10 mi
Stroud 12.4 mi
J16 M4 8.6 mi
J16 M4 9.2 mi
J17 M4 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Somerford Keynes 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

Ashton Keynes 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Oaksey 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Minety 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Minety 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kemble 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rodmarton 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Chelworth Lower Green 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cirencester 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Somerford Keynes a nice place to live?

Somerford Keynes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Somerford Keynes is 41/100, 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 Somerford Keynes?

Somerford Keynes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 31 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Somerford Keynes in context

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Postcode districts in Somerford Keynes

GL7 49 ⇄

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