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About

Northway ward lies on the northeastern edge of Tewkesbury, bordered by the M5 motorway and the rural landscape of Gloucestershire. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from post-war estates to more modern builds. It functions as a commuter settlement, with local amenities centred along Northway Lane and the nearby Wheatpieces neighbourhood. The ward includes areas of open space and playing fields, providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Northway Farm, which anchors the area's more rural past. The ward contains the Northway Primary and Infant School, serving the community. Proximity to the motorway junction offers direct road links, while the surrounding land is largely given over to agriculture, defining its edge. The residential streets are quiet, with the community focus being on local schools and parks.

Area overview

On average Northway has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northway is £58,739 per year. There are 2 schools in Northway: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northway is home to around 4,859 people, with a population density of about 2,754.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northway Population
4,859
Population density
2,754.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.43(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.29(-31%)
Other theft
4.73(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-43%)
Public order
1.65(-75%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,410
90.78%
Other White
261
5.37%
Indian
33
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.45%
Total population: 4,858

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
848
21.29%
No qualifications
803
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
698
17.52%
Level 3 (A level)
690
17.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
557
13.98%
Total 16+ residents: 3,984

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
693
33.13%
Owns with a mortgage
688
32.89%
Other social rented
312
14.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
13.81%
Social rents from council
50
2.39%
Total households: 2,092

Property prices in Northway

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £280K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Northway area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£320,000£306
Semi-Detached14£265,000£294
Terraced28£215,000£301
Flats2£123,500£311

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264,450£108,750£180,000£153,750
2017£244,500£75,000£181,000£175,500
2018£250,000£85,000£198,000£166,250
2019£287,500£87,000£189,975£175,000
2020£252,500£210,500£171,000
2021£292,500£110,000£221,250£185,000
2022£310,000£159,125£263,000£215,750
2023£300,000£121,100£252,000£209,250
2024£320,000£122,125£255,000£225,000
2025£317,500£125,000£265,000£230,000
2026£319,975£135,000£260,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£167£242£216
2017£253£258£246£225
2018£233£256£232£228
2019£236£245£212£239
2020£274£235£255
2021£255£238£258£251
2022£350£215£275£301
2023£357£307£306£305
2024£368£196£289£309
2025£314£340£294£302
2026£327£251£291£282
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northway in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tewkesbury district.

Band A£1,560
Band B£1,820
Band C£2,080
Band D£2,341
Band E£2,861
Band F£3,381
Band G£3,901
Band H£4,681

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Northway ward.

Local councillors

Graham John Bocking

Northway - Elected 10 Jul 2025

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Northway

Is Northway safe?

Northway records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Northway?

The median sale price in Northway is £247,000 (about £301 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Northway?

Northway has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Northway?

Northway scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Northway sits around rank 19,352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Northway?

The average household income in Northway is around £58,739 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Northway?

Northway is represented by 1 elected councillor: Graham John Bocking (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Northway

GL208TL

Robin Close

GL208RP

Hardwick Bank Road

GL208QS

Steward Road

GL208TE

Grange Court

GL208TB

Alexandra Way

GL208SN

Redwood Court

GL208QD

Fairway

GL208QG

Northway Lane

GL208RU

The Sandfield

GL208PX

Cedar Road

GL208RS

Well Close

GL208RR

The Hopyard

GL208PN

Steward Road

GL208QP

Westfield Avenue

GL208JH

Northway Trading Estate

GL208RX

Monkey Meadow

GL208TW

Grange Court

GL208UY

Northway Lane

GL208RZ

Bowler Road

GL208UH

Wheal Road

GL208SU

Wagtail Drive

GL208RT

Cromers Close

GL208TH

Kestrel Way

GL208JP

Northway Lane

GL208UB

Farm Close

GL208QB

Ash Road

GL208RH

The Park

GL208JR

Northway

GL208QY

Long Eights

GL208SS

The Park

GL208SW

Kestrel Way

GL208PW

Steward Road

GL208QU

Stanford Road

GL208PZ

Sycamore Road

GL208RE

Thistle Downs

GL208GL

Kingston Road

GL208QW

Oak Drive

GL208PS

Elm Road

GL208NB

Alexandra Way

GL208RD

The Park

GL208UD

Northway Lane

GL208PL

Northway

GL208NA

Alexandra Way

GL208PJ

Cherry Orchard

GL208QR

Warren Road

GL208QL

Kingston Road

GL208SX

Kestrel Way

GL208PH

Northway Lane

GL208TJ

Curlew Close

GL208TQ

Hawthorn Way

GL208QX

Howard Road

GL208RG

Pear Orchard

GL208UP

Davey Walk

GL208RW

Willis Walk

GL208SB

Sinderberry Drive

GL208TG

Grange Court

GL208PP

Steward Road

GL208UF

Douglas Walk

GL208UJ

Wheal Close

GL208GN

Styles Close

GL208UT

Northway Lane

GL208PR

Steward Road

GL208UX

Kestrel Court

GL208PQ

Northway Lane

GL208SA

Hughes Close

GL208SE

Springwater Close

GL208UG

International Drive

GL208QJ

Kingston Road

GL208SH

Merrett Close

GL208QN

Oak Drive

GL208RQ

Apple Orchard

GL208TA

Sallis Close

GL208TU

Ashchurch Parkway

GL208QZ

Long Eights

GL208SZ

Kestrel Way

GL208RB

Park Close

GL208RN

George Dowty Drive

GL208GA

Northway

GL208UL

Davey Road

GL208QT

Howard Close

GL208ST

Tawny Close

GL208QA

Ash Road

GL208UW

Harriers Walk

GL208RL

Gould Drive

GL208HZ

Grange Road

GL208SP

Kestrel Way

GL208PT

Virginia Road

GL208TN

Lapwing Close

GL208GE

Spruce Close

GL208UN

Davey Road

GL208QE

Lee Road

GL208FA

Northway Lane

GL208SY

Kestrel Way

GL208QF

Lee Road

GL208PY

Sycamore Road

GL208TF

Grange Court

GL208RA

The Park

GL208RF

Thistle Downs

GL208RJ

Tug Wilson Close

GL208QQ

Northway Lane