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Living in Wickwar: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wickwar scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the GL12 postcode district, Wickwar ranks 7th.

The GL12 district averages 43/100, putting Wickwar 6 points below its own postcode area. On safety specifically, Wickwar sits 12 points above the GL12 district figure of 78/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
62.8 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 44 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Horwood Lane 14 crimes
  2. 2 Tanhouse Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Alexander Hosea 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
3
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital10.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital10.7 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary12 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWellington Road Family Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity2,117 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)59.1%
available across South Gloucestershire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate66.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.2%Unemployed2%Retired21.8%Student3.8%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax South Gloucestershire · 2026-27
A £1,701
B £1,984
C £2,268
D £2,551
E £3,118
F £3,685
G £4,252
H £5,102
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
14
Yate 3.8 mi
Bristol Parkway 8.3 mi
Patchway 8.4 mi
J14 M5 3.8 mi
J14 M5 3.9 mi
J18 M4 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £437,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£418k £472k £528k £582k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Heath End 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Stroud) 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rangeworthy 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hillesley 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Engine Common 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yate 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tytherington 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wotton-under-Edge 57 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wickwar a nice place to live?

Wickwar has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wickwar is 37/100, 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 Wickwar?

Wickwar is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wickwar?

Among the top-rated schools in Wickwar is Alexander Hosea Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wickwar in total.

What are house prices like in Wickwar?

The current median house price in Wickwar is £437,500, around 54% above the England and Wales average.

Wickwar in context

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Postcode districts in Wickwar

GL12 43 ⇄

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