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Living in Northway: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northway scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Northway most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the GL20 postcode district scores higher. Northway leads all 8.

It scores 7 points above the GL20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. On broadband specifically, Northway sits 49 points above the GL20 district figure of 43/100. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 149 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 35 crimes
  2. 2 Northway Lane 21 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 18 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
50
6 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Outstanding3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Alderman Knight SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Northway Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashchurch Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tewkesbury AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Tirlebrook 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
16
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital10 mi
Hereford County Hospital25.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Street Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,736 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 96 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate66.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired19.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary31.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership64.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
51
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 0.3 mi
Cheltenham Spa 7.3 mi
Pershore 9.1 mi
J9 M5 0.3 mi
J9 M5 0.7 mi
J8 M5 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 52
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,542 26
Terraced £235,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£188k £212k £237k £261k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ashchurch 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Tewkesbury 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kinsham 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bredon 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Twyning 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kemerton 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Orchard 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gotherington 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Cleeve 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Eckington (Wychavon) 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Alderton (Tewkesbury) 40 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northway a nice place to live?

Northway is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Northway is 57/100, 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 Northway?

Northway is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 359 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Northway?

Among the top-rated schools in Northway are Alderman Knight School and Northway Infant School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Northway in total.

What are house prices like in Northway?

The current median house price in Northway is £245,542, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Northway in context

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Postcode districts in Northway

GL20 50 ⇄

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