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Living in Ashleworth: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashleworth is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Ashleworth places 7th of 8 in the GL19 postcode district.

That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (5), lifestyle (5), schools (7) and transport (18) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see GL19 postcode district.

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Ashleworth scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
177.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rectory Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 B4213 5 crimes
  3. 3 Tirley Knowle 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.544 · PM2.5 5.823 · PM10 9.603 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Ashleworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Hartpury Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital4.5 mi
Lydney & District Hospital17.6 mi
Hereford County Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryStaunton and Corse Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,168 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired28.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Gloucester 4.8 mi
Cheltenham Spa 7.8 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 8.5 mi
J2 M50 5.7 mi
J11 M5 5.9 mi
J10 M5 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashleworth 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

Hartpury 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Moor End 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Corse 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Maisemore 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Twigworth 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Apperley 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Highnam 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Longford 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Churchdown 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Redmarley D'Abitot 36 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashleworth a nice place to live?

Ashleworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashleworth is 36/100, 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 Ashleworth?

Ashleworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashleworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashleworth are Ashleworth Church of England Primary School and Hartpury Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ashleworth in total.

Ashleworth in context

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Postcode districts in Ashleworth

GL19 37 ⇄

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