Town Pop. 5,085

Living in Wotton-under-Edge: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wotton-under-Edge scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Wotton-under-Edge most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 30/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the GL12 postcode district, Wotton-under-Edge ranks 2nd. It scores 14 points above the GL12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On healthcare specifically, Wotton-under-Edge sits 28 points above the GL12 district figure of 27/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL12 postcode district.

57
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
57.8 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 123 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 83 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other crime 14 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parklands 19 crimes
  2. 2 Vineyard Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Wotton Crescent 15 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good
  • Blue Coat CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Katharine Lady Berkeley's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The British SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsLydney & District Hospital9.5 mi
Southmead Hospital13.9 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary15.9 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,693 patients per GP
4dentists1pharmacy

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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)78%
available across Stroud
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 139 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired30%Student3.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Stroud · 2026-27
A £1,661
B £1,937
C £2,214
D £2,491
E £3,045
F £3,598
G £4,152
H £4,982
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
35
Cam and Dursley 5.5 mi
Yate 7.5 mi
Stonehouse 8.1 mi
J14 M5 4.2 mi
J14 M5 4.5 mi
J13 M5 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 56
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £327,500 23
Semi-detached £325,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£247k £371k £498k £622k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kingswood (Stroud) 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
North Nibley 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Charfield 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hillesley 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dursley 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Uley 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wickwar 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tortworth Green 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Townwell 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hawkesbury Upton 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cam 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Upthorpe (Stroud) 60 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wotton-under-Edge a nice place to live?

Wotton-under-Edge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wotton-under-Edge is 57/100, 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 Wotton-under-Edge?

Wotton-under-Edge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 294 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wotton-under-Edge?

Among the top-rated schools in Wotton-under-Edge are Blue Coat CofE Primary School, Katharine Lady Berkeley's School and The British School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Wotton-under-Edge in total.

What are house prices like in Wotton-under-Edge?

The current median house price in Wotton-under-Edge is £327,500, around 15% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wotton-under-Edge in context

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Postcode districts in Wotton-under-Edge

GL12 43 ⇄

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