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Area guide · Tewkesbury

Living in Northway

A snapshot of life in Northway, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Northway is a village in Tewkesbury, South West with a population of 4,858. The average house price is £253,256 and the overall crime rate is 46.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Northway ranks

Population

4,858

Avg House Price

£253,256

Crime Rate

46.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

371 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,160.3

Median Age

47.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Northway's detached homes (£331,062) command roughly 1.5× the price of a terraced (£217,714).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Northway prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£167,230 → £253,256).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£331,062	£335,000	8
Semi-Detached	£265,273	£270,000	11
Terraced	£217,714	£215,000	21
Flat	£245,000	£245,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Northway is 46.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Northway: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Carrant Brook Junior School	Primary	Requires improvement
Northway Infant School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Northway averages 371 Mbps — 271% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Northway homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.9
% Rated C or Above	64.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,246

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,858
Median Age	47.7
Median Household Income	£29,160.3
Employment Rate	57%
Owner Occupied	70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Northway?

The average house price in Northway is £253,256 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Northway?

The most affordable entry point in Northway is a terraced, with an average price of £217,714.

Is Northway a safe place to live?

Northway has a recorded crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Northway?

Northway has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Northway?

Average broadband download speeds in Northway are around 371 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.2% of premises.

How big is Northway?

Northway is a settlement in Tewkesbury with a population of approximately 4,858.

Most compared with

How does Northway stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Cleeve

Northway

House price: £443,327 · £253,256
Crime rate: 46.7 · 46.7
Distance: 4.6 mi

Brockworth

Northway

House price: £292,155 · £253,256
Crime rate: 46.8 · 46.7
Distance: 11.3 mi

Cheltenham

Northway

House price: £443,327 · £253,256
Crime rate: 79.2 · 46.7
Distance: 7.4 mi

Churchdown

Northway

House price: £365,700 · £253,256
Crime rate: 46.7 · 46.7
Distance: 9.0 mi

Evesham

Northway

House price: £336,936 · £253,256
Crime rate: N/A · 46.7
Distance: 9.3 mi

Gloucester

Northway

House price: £317,651 · £253,256
Crime rate: 108.8 · 46.7
Distance: 11.5 mi

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