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Tewkesbury

England / South West / Tewkesbury

About

Tewkesbury is a district in Gloucestershire, part of the South West of England. It covers an area of around 410 square kilometres, including the historic town of Tewkesbury and surrounding rural villages. The district lies at the confluence of the River Severn and River Avon, giving it a distinctive landscape of waterways and floodplains. Much of the area is agricultural, with fields and orchards dominating the countryside.

The town of Tewkesbury is known for its medieval architecture, including the iconic Tewkesbury Abbey. The district also includes parts of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Smaller settlements like Bishop’s Cleeve and Winchcombe add to the mix of urban and rural communities. Transport links include the M5 motorway, connecting the area to Bristol and Birmingham. The district has a mix of light industry, farming, and tourism as key economic activities.

Area overview

On average Tewkesbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tewkesbury is £50,326 per year. There are 43 schools in Tewkesbury: 33 primary (4 Outstanding and 24 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tewkesbury Population
94,884
Population density
229 per km²

Demographics

British
85,720
90.34%
Other White
3,508
3.7%
Indian
798
0.84%
Other Asian
674
0.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
591
0.62%
Total population: 94,882

Housing

Owns outright
15,984
39.05%
Owns with a mortgage
12,975
31.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
4,763
11.64%
Other social rented
4,333
10.59%
Other forms of private rent
1,078
2.63%
Total households: 40,931

Property prices in Tewkesbury

Based on 1,439 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Tewkesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,500 up to £3,031,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached547£450,000
Flats117£148,000
Semi-Detached472£305,000
Terraced303£250,000

10 years price trend in Tewkesbury

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.