Town Pop. 676

Living in Swindon (Cheltenham): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swindon (Cheltenham) comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 71/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the GL51 postcode district. The GL51 district averages 68/100, putting Swindon (Cheltenham) 14 points below its own postcode area. Broadband (83) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL51 postcode district.

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Swindon (Cheltenham) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
9
776.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 288 crimes
↑ 5362% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 493% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 54 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Public order 36 crimes
↑ 720% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 391 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 26 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 16 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
56
2 schools in area · 27 within 4km
2Good
  • Gardners Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Swindon Village 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
55
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital6.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital23.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital27.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgerySt Catherine's Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,798 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Cheltenham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired27.5%Student2.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Cheltenham · 2026-27
A £1,580
B £1,843
C £2,107
D £2,370
E £2,897
F £3,423
G £3,950
H £4,740
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
68
Cheltenham Spa 1.9 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 5.2 mi
Gloucester 7.4 mi
J10 M5 1.9 mi
J11 M5 3.2 mi
J11 M5 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
71
Pubs & Bars None
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 Swindon (Cheltenham) 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

Cheltenham 69 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Orchard 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheltenham) 69 2.3 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Southam (Tewkesbury) 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shurdington 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Churchdown 61 4.8 mi away ⇄
Apperley 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Leckhampton Hill 50 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon (Cheltenham) a nice place to live?

Swindon (Cheltenham) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swindon (Cheltenham) is 54/100, 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 Swindon (Cheltenham)?

Crime levels in Swindon (Cheltenham) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 9/100. There were 525 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swindon (Cheltenham)?

Among the top-rated schools in Swindon (Cheltenham) are Gardners Lane Primary School and Swindon Village Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Swindon (Cheltenham) in total.

Swindon (Cheltenham) in context

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Postcode districts in Swindon (Cheltenham)

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