Area guide · Tewkesbury

Living in Tewkesbury

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

At a glance

Tewkesbury is a village in Tewkesbury, South West with a population of 14,387. The average house price is £403,840 and the overall crime rate is 46.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tewkesbury ranks

Population

14,387

Avg House Price

£403,840

Crime Rate

46.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

80%

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)

Tewkesbury's detached homes (£479,200) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£145,597).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tewkesbury prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£300,613 → £403,840).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£479,200	£447,500	124
Semi-Detached	£302,622	£285,000	123
Terraced	£248,762	£245,000	95
Flat	£145,597	£144,000	36

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	5
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	80%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Mitton Manor Primary School	Primary	Good
Queen Margaret Primary Academy	Primary	Requires improvement
Tewkesbury Academy	Secondary	Good
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
The John Moore Primary School	Primary	Good
Tirlebrook Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tewkesbury 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	14,387
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 Tewkesbury?

The average house price in Tewkesbury is £403,840 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Tewkesbury is a flat, with an average price of £145,597.

Is Tewkesbury a safe place to live?

Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury?

Tewkesbury has 6 schools in total, with 80% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Tewkesbury?

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

How big is Tewkesbury?

Tewkesbury is a settlement in Tewkesbury with a population of approximately 14,387.

Most compared with

How does Tewkesbury stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Cleeve

Tewkesbury

House price: £443,327 · £403,840
Crime rate: 46.7 · 46.7
Distance: 4.9 mi

Brockworth

Tewkesbury

House price: £292,155 · £403,840
Crime rate: 46.8 · 46.7
Distance: 10.4 mi

Cheltenham

Tewkesbury

House price: £443,327 · £403,840
Crime rate: 79.2 · 46.7
Distance: 7.1 mi

Churchdown

Tewkesbury

House price: £365,700 · £403,840
Crime rate: 46.7 · 46.7
Distance: 8.0 mi

Evesham

Tewkesbury

House price: £336,936 · £403,840
Crime rate: N/A · 46.7
Distance: 10.7 mi

Gloucester

Tewkesbury

House price: £317,651 · £403,840
Crime rate: 108.8 · 46.7
Distance: 10.3 mi

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