Town Pop. 450

Living in Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) places 5th of 16 in the GL2 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 31 points above the GL2 district's 68/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL2 postcode district.

59
OUT OF 100
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Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
777.8 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 170 crimes
↑ 1035% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 69 crimes
↑ 909% above national average
Shoplifting 29 crimes
↑ 726% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 689% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↑ 618% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chaffinch Close 43 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 40 crimes
  3. 3 Down Hatherley Lane 38 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 53
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
47
7 schools in area · 19 within 4km
4Good3Ungraded
  • Churchdown Parton Manor Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Churchdown SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Churchdown Village Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Chosen Hill SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Churchdown Parton Manor Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Churchdown Village Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital2.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital19 mi
Hereford County Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChurchdown Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,896 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.9%Student3.1%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
50
Cheltenham Spa 2.8 mi
Gloucester 3.7 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 7.6 mi
J11 M5 0.6 mi
J11 M5 0.9 mi
J11A M5 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bamfurlong (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

Churchdown 61 1.1 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 1.1 mi away ⇄
Twigworth 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Longford 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Shurdington 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brockworth 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cheltenham 69 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swindon (Cheltenham) 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gloucester 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Apperley 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upton St Leonards 43 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) a nice place to live?

Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury)?

Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 350 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) are Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School, Churchdown School and Churchdown Village Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) in total.

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Postcode districts in Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury)

GL2 61 ⇄
GL51 68 ⇄

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