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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
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
25.11(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.91(-28%)
Other theft
4.73(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.32(-34%)
Public order
2.47(-63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Northway area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£327,500
Flats2£177,500
Semi-Detached18£261,000
Terraced33£225,000

10 years median price trend in Northway

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northway.

All postcodes in Northway

GL208GE

Spruce Close

GL208TL

Robin Close

GL208GY

Northway Lane

GL208PJ

Cherry Orchard

GL208QB

Ash Road

GL208RA

The Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.