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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£246,000
Price per sq ft£301
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£207K – £281K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 (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-Detached13£260,000£291
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

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