7 of England's best places to live located in Gloucestershire

Within an hour of Bristol, 20 places were named as the best in England to live in, including the town of Bradford on Avon.
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A guide to the best places to live in England has named seven areas in Gloucestershire. Whether it is a place in the countryside or in a small town, there are plenty of factors that can influence where to live, including price and convenience.

A new guide released by upmarket lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos has mapped 'the top 300 places to live in 2025' based on 'insider knowledge', and there are plenty of West Country areas to make the cut.

By using data from Rightmove looking at the average house price of an area, using statistics from the last year, we have rounded up the best areas to live and the average cost of a house there.

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Gloucestershire

Cheltenham

What the guide says: “Cheltenham Spa gives you one of the poshest postcodes in Glos, with top-drawer schools, leafy Regency streets and an arts, culture and shopping scene to rival the capital.”

Average property price: £405,934

Cirencester

A file image of Cirencester Market Place. -Credit:Gloucestershire Live
A file image of Cirencester Market Place. -Credit:Gloucestershire Live

What the guide says: “With butterscotch buildings and acres of stately parkland Cirencester is sky high on the des res hit list. It might have a price tag to reflect its brilliant schools and bucolic setting – but it’s oh so tempting.”

Average property price: £392,901

Dursley

What the guide says: “This under-the-radar market town has a lot going for it, from an arty community and thriving high street to lush countryside walks, all with great commuter links.”

Average property price: £300,596

Lechlade-on-Thames

What the guide says: “Looking for the rural dream but with brilliant connections back to London still? Lechlade is a classy choice with great eateries and nature-infused days out.”

Average property price: £570,133

Minchinhampton

What the guide says: “Boasting an idyllic setting, a stand out pub and cafés and strong family-centric feel, this market town minutes from a stunning National Trust Common is a hot new contender on the 2025 Muddy watch-list.”

Average property price: £526,080

Stroud

What the guide says: “Searching for a proudly independent town with a strong arty and foodie scene and a bucolic backdrop? Then Stroud is a strong contender (shhh, just don’t tell everyone else).”

Average property price: £374,248

Tetbury

Tetbury, in the Cotswolds, was named within the best places to live in Gloucestershire.
Tetbury, in the Cotswolds, was named within the best places to live in Gloucestershire. -Credit:Google Street View

What the guide says: “Adopt that virtual curtsy – Tetbury has serious royal swagger. But that’s not all. This thriving market town has pretty lanes packed with boutiques and amazing antique shops as well as a buzzing cafe culture and arts scene.”

Average property price: £421,544

Somerset

Bruton

What the guide says: “The Notting Hill of the South West has more than its fair share of cultural highlights, great food and famous people.”

Average property price: £378,950

Castle Cary

What the guide says: “Enjoy all that this pretty South Somerset town has to offer and Bruton’s culture/foodie scene on the doorstep (but without the price tag to live there).”

Average property price: £370,467

Chew Magna

What the guide says: “The largest village in the gorgeous Chew Valley, with characterful houses, fab places to eat; the peaceful Chew Valley Lake in one direction and cosmopolitan Bristol in the other.”

Average property price: £627,917

Clevedon

What the guide says: “Independently minded, lively little seaside town overlooking the Bristol Channel and beyond, with elegant Victorian villas, indy shops and eateries, possibly the country’s prettiest pier – and only 15 miles from Bristol.”

Average property price: £368,298

Frome

What the guide says: “The community-minded town’s packed with arty, artisan indy businesses and cafés, and hosts the best street market in the West.”

Average property price: £346,845

Glastonbury

What the guide says: “The unique town that gives its name to the famous music festival, has quirky independents, one of the most iconic landscapes, and an alternative vibe.”

Average property price: £276,603

Larkhall

What the guide says: “A quirky, cool urban village in north east Bath where you can walk into the centre of the city in one direction or out into the countryside in the other.”

Average property price: £456,617

Wells

Wells has an average property price which is significantly less than Bristol.
The beautiful village of Chew Magna, located on the outskirts of Bristol.

What the guide says: “England’s smallest city is fast becoming the South West’s go-to place for festivals with annual food, comedy, theatre and literary fests.”

Average property price: £334,364

Wiltshire

Bradford on Avon

The Kennet and Avon Canal at Bradford-on-Avon.
Wells has an average property price which is significantly less than Bristol.

What the guide says: “A gorgeous historic town packed with fairytale cottages, this is your nirvana if you’re after indie shops and eateries, canal and river life and a speedy route into Bath.”

Average property price: £458,195

Chippenham

What the guide says: “This former weaving town is commuter friendly and is surrounded by more TV and movie backdrops than you can shake a selfie stick at.”

Average property price: £301,031

Corsham

What the guide says: “Only 10 miles from oh-so popular Bath, Corsham is just as pretty but significantly more affordable. It’s a real gem of charming Georgian buildings, cobbled streets and parkland, making this historic market town the perfect spot to call home.”

Average property price: £361,827

Malmesbury

Malmesbury is one of five locations within an hour of Bristol, within Wiltshire, that made the list.
The Kennet and Avon Canal at Bradford-on-Avon.

What the guide says: “If you’re after quaint with all the trimmings, Malmesbury offers dreamy houses, history, plenty of indie shops and foodie finds.”

Average property price: £373,564

Sherston

What the guide says: “A picture perfect Cotswolds village with a cracking pub, vibrant social calendar and community spirit.”

Average property price: £624,208