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Living in Winchcombe: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winchcombe comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Winchcombe most outperforms the national norm: 78/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 14 places in the GL54 postcode district.

Against the wider GL54 district average of 46/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 42 points above the GL54 district's 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL54 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
76.4 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 88 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 38 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stancombe View 18 crimes
  2. 2 Harvey'S Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Winchcombe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital12.3 mi
The Horton General Hospital27.3 mi
Warwick Hospital27.6 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity915 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 124 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed2%Retired34.5%Student2.6%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Tewkesbury · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,821
C £2,081
D £2,341
E £2,861
F £3,381
G £3,902
H £4,682
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
21
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 6.7 mi
Cheltenham Spa 7 mi
Evesham 9.9 mi
J9 M5 7.1 mi
J9 M5 7.3 mi
J10 M5 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £428,000 43
Detached £590,000 22
Semi-detached £345,000 10
Terraced £372,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£293k £410k £531k £648k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Greet 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Gretton (Tewkesbury) 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
New Town 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Southam (Tewkesbury) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Alderton (Tewkesbury) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheltenham) 69 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stanton (Tewkesbury) 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Guiting Power 49 5.0 mi away ⇄
Andoversford 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Cheltenham) 54 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winchcombe a nice place to live?

Winchcombe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Winchcombe 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 Winchcombe?

Winchcombe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 282 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winchcombe?

Among the top-rated schools in Winchcombe are Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School and Winchcombe School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Winchcombe in total.

What are house prices like in Winchcombe?

The current median house price in Winchcombe is £428,000, around 50% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £590,000, semi-detached £345,000, terraced £372,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Winchcombe in context

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Postcode districts in Winchcombe

GL54 46 ⇄

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