Town Pop. 2,653

Living in Stratton (Cotswold): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stratton (Cotswold) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 23 scored places sharing the GL7 postcode district, Stratton (Cotswold) ranks 3rd. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (89). On the national picture that lands Stratton (Cotswold) in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL7 postcode district.

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Stratton (Cotswold) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 59 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 The Whiteway 9 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Powell's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Stratton 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
31
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital13.8 mi
Great Western Hospital16.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryUpper Thames Medical - The Park Surgery and Lechlade Medical1.3 mi
GP capacity1,775 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2%Retired27.5%Student5.4%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
37
Kemble 4.3 mi
Stroud 10.4 mi
Cheltenham Spa 12.5 mi
J11A M5 12 mi
J11A M5 12.1 mi
J11 M5 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £463,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£317k £383k £451k £517k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cirencester 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Siddington 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Coates 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ampney Crucis 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ewen 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rendcomb 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kemble 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
South Cerney 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chedworth 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Poulton 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Somerford Keynes 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Rodmarton 42 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratton (Cotswold) a nice place to live?

Stratton (Cotswold) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stratton (Cotswold) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stratton (Cotswold)?

Stratton (Cotswold) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 151 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stratton (Cotswold)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stratton (Cotswold) are Powell's Church of England Primary School and Stratton Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stratton (Cotswold) in total.

What are house prices like in Stratton (Cotswold)?

The current median house price in Stratton (Cotswold) is £463,000, around 62% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stratton (Cotswold) in context

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Postcode districts in Stratton (Cotswold)

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