Town Pop. 453

Living in Gretton (Tewkesbury): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gretton (Tewkesbury) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the GL54 postcode district, Gretton (Tewkesbury) ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 47 points above the GL54 district's 36/100. Safety (92) and economic health (90) also clear 80/100. Lifestyle (9), healthcare (11), schools (15) and transport (18) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL54 postcode district.

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Gretton (Tewkesbury) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
145.7 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
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 94% 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
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
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 · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Gretton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital12.4 mi
Warwick Hospital27.6 mi
The Horton General Hospital28 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWinchcombe Medical Centre1.3 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
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 5.4 mi
Cheltenham Spa 7 mi
Evesham 8.9 mi
J9 M5 5.9 mi
J9 M5 6 mi
J10 M5 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Gretton (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

Greet 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Winchcombe 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Alderton (Tewkesbury) 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
New Town 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Southam (Tewkesbury) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stanton (Tewkesbury) 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Prestbury (Cheltenham) 69 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashton under Hill 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ashchurch 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Sedgeberrow 27 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gretton (Tewkesbury) a nice place to live?

Gretton (Tewkesbury) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gretton (Tewkesbury) is 48/100, 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 Gretton (Tewkesbury)?

Gretton (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.

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Postcode districts in Gretton (Tewkesbury)

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