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Living in South Cerney: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Cerney comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 45/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 23 scored places sharing the GL7 postcode district, South Cerney ranks 5th. On lifestyle specifically, South Cerney sits 9 points below the GL7 district figure of 47/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL7 postcode district.

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South Cerney scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
513.7 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 94 crimes
↑ 497% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 484% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 650% above national average
Shoplifting 20 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
other 50 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cricklade Road 31 crimes
  2. 2 Park Way 17 crimes
  3. 3 Spire View 15 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 64
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 12
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ann Edwards Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital11.4 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital17.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCirencester Health Group3.3 mi
GP capacity3,472 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 88 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2%Retired26.9%Student2.7%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership62.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Kemble 4.3 mi
Swindon 9.8 mi
Stroud 13.5 mi
J16 M4 9.5 mi
J16 M4 9.9 mi
J15 M4 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 40
Detached £825,000 11
Semi-detached £387,500 16
Terraced £306,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£306k £488k £676k £858k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Siddington 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ashton Keynes 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Latton 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Somerford Keynes 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ampney Crucis 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cirencester 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Down Ampney 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Poulton 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chelworth Lower Green 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cricklade 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kemble 38 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Cerney a nice place to live?

South Cerney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Cerney is 48/100, 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 South Cerney?

South Cerney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 243 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Cerney?

Among the top-rated schools in South Cerney is Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South Cerney in total.

What are house prices like in South Cerney?

The current median house price in South Cerney is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £825,000, semi-detached £387,500, terraced £306,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

South Cerney in context

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Postcode districts in South Cerney

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