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Living in Alderton (Tewkesbury): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Alderton (Tewkesbury) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL20 postcode district, Alderton (Tewkesbury) ranks 7th. The GL20 district averages 50/100, putting Alderton (Tewkesbury) 10 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the GL20 district's 70/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL20 postcode district.

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Alderton (Tewkesbury) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Redwood Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Neata Farm 7 crimes
  3. 3 Shakespeare Close 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.297 · PM2.5 6.213 · PM10 10.656 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Oak Hill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital13.2 mi
Warwick Hospital26.7 mi
The Horton General Hospital28.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWinchcombe Medical Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity915 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
23
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed0.9%Retired31.6%Student2.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Tewkesbury · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,821
C £2,081
D £2,341
E £2,861
F £3,381
G £3,902
H £4,682
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 4.6 mi
Evesham 7.3 mi
Cheltenham Spa 8.1 mi
J9 M5 5.2 mi
J9 M5 5.3 mi
J8 M5 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alderton (Tewkesbury) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Gretton (Tewkesbury) 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Greet 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
New Town 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ashton under Hill 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Winchcombe 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sedgeberrow 27 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashchurch 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kemerton 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stanton (Tewkesbury) 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kinsham 54 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alderton (Tewkesbury) a nice place to live?

Alderton (Tewkesbury) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alderton (Tewkesbury) is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alderton (Tewkesbury)?

Alderton (Tewkesbury) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Alderton (Tewkesbury) in context

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Postcode districts in Alderton (Tewkesbury)

GL20 50 ⇄

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