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Living in Southrop: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Southrop scores 41/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 23 places in the GL7 postcode district. The GL7 district averages 49/100, putting Southrop 8 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Southrop sits 14 points above the GL7 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
434.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 1237% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 420% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 1381% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 1931% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Blunts Hay 24 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.03 · PM2.5 6.054 · PM10 10.866 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Southrop Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital12.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital21 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHilary Cottage Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,734 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.4%Student2.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical40.2%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.9%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership55.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
9
Shipton 10.8 mi
Ascott-under-Wychwood 11.5 mi
Swindon 11.7 mi
J15 M4 13.9 mi
J15 M4 14 mi
J16 M4 14 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Southrop 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

Eastleach Turville 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lechlade-on-Thames 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Filkins 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hatherop 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Langford (West Oxfordshire) 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fairford 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Quenington 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kencot 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dunfield 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Alvescot 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kempsford 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Clanfield (West Oxfordshire) 43 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southrop a nice place to live?

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

Southrop has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Southrop in context

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Postcode districts in Southrop

GL7 49 ⇄

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