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Living in Tetbury: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tetbury scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the GL8 postcode district.

Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Schools (12) and healthcare (23) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Tetbury in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL8 postcode district.

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Tetbury scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
59.7 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 150 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 56 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 13 crimes
  2. 2 The Sunground 12 crimes
  3. 3 Hampton Hill 11 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Sir William Romney's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital15.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital16.8 mi
Royal United Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPrice's Mill Surgery4.8 mi
GP capacity1,214 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Cotswold
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 179 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.6%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
31
Kemble 6.3 mi
Stroud 7.6 mi
Stonehouse 8.9 mi
J17 M4 8.8 mi
J17 M4 8.9 mi
J13 M5 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 66
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £410,000 67
Detached £662,500 18
Semi-detached £413,000 19
Terraced £350,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£242k £403k £569k £731k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Beverston 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Avening 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Westonbirt 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crudwell 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Horsley (Stroud) 56 4.3 mi away ⇄
Malmesbury 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Box (Stroud) 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rodmarton 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Minchinhampton 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Nailsworth 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sherston 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Amberley (Stroud) 57 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetbury a nice place to live?

Tetbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tetbury is 46/100, 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 Tetbury?

Tetbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 333 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tetbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Tetbury is Sir William Romney's School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tetbury in total.

What are house prices like in Tetbury?

The current median house price in Tetbury is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £662,500, semi-detached £413,000, terraced £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Tetbury

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