Kemble & South Cerney
Cotswold 010 · 4 sub-areas · 6,534 residents
Cotswold 010 sits within the Cotswold district of the South West, home to around 6,500 people in a predominantly rural, owner-occupied setting. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,115 a month — slightly below the national two-bedroom median — though rents have risen around 9% in the past year. Nearly half of residents work from home, which shapes daily life here more than almost anywhere else.
Kemble & South Cerney is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cotswold in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kemble & South Cerney?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,263 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Kemble & South Cerney in Cotswold
Living in Kemble & South Cerney
This part of the Cotswold district is defined as much by what it isn't as what it is. There's no metro, no commuter rail within easy reach, and public transport accounts for barely 1% of how residents get around. What it does have is space, quiet, and greenspace within roughly 630 metres of most homes — a trade-off that clearly suits the people who choose to live here.
The cost picture is more accessible than you might expect for a rural stretch of the South West. A two-bed runs around £1,115 a month, marginally below the national two-bedroom average of roughly £1,200. A one-bed comes in at about £875, and a three-bed at around £1,355. That said, rents climbed roughly 9% in the past year, so the affordability edge is narrowing. Council tax (Band D) is about £2,392 a year. The bigger challenge is buying: the median sale price sits at around £477,000, putting a deposit around 7.3 years of saving away for a typical resident.
The people who live here are predominantly older and settled. Around one in four residents is 65 or over, and the 50–64 age group adds another quarter — so roughly half the population is over 50. Owner-occupation is high at 70%, and just over 14% of homes are private rentals. It's a community that has largely stopped moving, which gives the area a stable, established feel.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 5 km away, and 44% of residents work from home, which helps explain why car ownership is so dominant. Around 48% commute by car. If you need to reach a major employment hub by public transport, budget around two hours each way. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how conditions vary across Cotswold 010.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cotswold 010 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's quiet, low-crime, and surrounded by greenspace within about 630 metres of most homes. The trade-off is that you'll need a car for almost everything, public transport is minimal, and the nearest rail station is roughly 5 km away. It suits remote workers, retirees, and families who prioritise space and safety over urban convenience.
- What is the rent in Cotswold 010?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £875 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,115, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,355. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 9% in the past year, so expect those figures to edge up further in the near term.
- Is Cotswold 010 safe?
- Yes, notably so. The crime rate is around 39 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national rate of about 80. It's one of the lower-crime parts of the South West, consistent with the wider Cotswold district's profile as a low-deprivation, rural area.
- What's the commute from Cotswold 010 to a major city?
- It's lengthy if you rely on public transport. The nearest major employment hub is around two hours away by public or road transport from this area. The rail commute to London takes roughly 130 minutes, and Birmingham is around 140 minutes. That's why 44% of residents work from home — it's essentially the only practical 'commute' for many people here.
- Who lives in Cotswold 010?
- Predominantly older, owner-occupying households. Around half the population is over 50, and owner-occupation stands at 70%. The degree-qualified share — nearly 43% — points to a mix of retired professionals and established working adults. Young renters and families with young children are a smaller part of the mix than in most English areas.
- What schools are near Cotswold 010?
- There are four schools within typical catchment distance. Around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 6.3 km away, so families should check individual catchment boundaries carefully.
- Is Cotswold 010 good for working from home?
- It's become one of the dominant ways people here work — 44% of residents work from home, the highest single commute category. Gigabit broadband reaches about 38.5% of premises and no connections fall below the minimum universal service speed, so connectivity is adequate, though not exceptional. The rural setting and low density make it a natural fit for remote workers.