Gloucester vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gloucester offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Tewkesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gloucester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gloucester
£317,651
Tewkesbury
£403,840
Crime Rate
Gloucester
108.8
Tewkesbury
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gloucester
90.6%
Tewkesbury
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gloucester
450.2
Tewkesbury
371
EPC Rating
Gloucester
69.8
Tewkesbury
70.9
Median Income
Gloucester
£30,480
Tewkesbury
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Gloucester more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £317,651 versus £403,840 in Tewkesbury. The most affordable entry point in Gloucester is a flat at £137,083, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Tewkesbury (£248,762 vs £222,518).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tewkesbury prices grew faster — 34% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, Tewkesbury is the safer of the two – 133% lower than Gloucester's 108.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gloucester is violent-crime, while in Tewkesbury it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Gloucester: 90.6% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Tewkesbury.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gloucester | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 36 | 6 |
| Primary | 28 | 5 |
| Secondary | 8 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.6% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gloucester enjoy 450.2 Mbps on average, while Tewkesbury lags behind at 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Gloucester and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Gloucester and 70% in Tewkesbury.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (450 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Tewkesbury is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Gloucester's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,307 in Gloucester and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 60.3% of homes in Gloucester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Gloucester has a population of 118,562 while Tewkesbury has 14,387. Median household income is £30,480 in Gloucester and £29,160.3 in Tewkesbury. The median age is 45.7 in Gloucester and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Gloucester and 57% in Tewkesbury.
| Indicator | Gloucester | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,562 | 14,387 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,480 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 35.9% |
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