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Living in Ashchurch: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashchurch scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the GL20 postcode district. On the national picture that lands Ashchurch in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see GL20 postcode district.

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Ashchurch scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
190.5 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 47 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 35 crimes
  2. 2 Bluebell Grove 13 crimes
  3. 3 Columbine Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Northway Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashchurch Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Carrant Brook Junior 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
15
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital10.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital25.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBredon Hill Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
77.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate69.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69.2%Unemployed2.8%Retired16.4%Student3.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership60.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
69
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 0.6 mi
Cheltenham Spa 7.2 mi
Pershore 9 mi
J9 M5 1.1 mi
J9 M5 1.4 mi
J8 M5 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashchurch 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

Northway 57 0.8 mi away ⇄
Kinsham 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bredon 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tewkesbury 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kemerton 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Twyning 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stoke Orchard 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Alderton (Tewkesbury) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashton under Hill 44 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashchurch a nice place to live?

Ashchurch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashchurch is 46/100, 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 Ashchurch?

Ashchurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashchurch?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashchurch are Northway Infant School and Ashchurch Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Ashchurch in total.

Ashchurch in context

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Postcode districts in Ashchurch

GL20 50 ⇄

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