Town Pop. 162

Living in Sandhurst (Tewkesbury): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100. Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) places 14th of 16 in the GL2 postcode district.

It scores 22 points below the GL2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (8), lifestyle (8) and transport (20). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL2 postcode district.

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Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
654.3 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 40 crimes
↑ 641% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 956% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 797% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1489% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 42 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Gabb Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.046 · PM2.5 5.836 · PM10 9.345 µg/m³
77
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital2.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital17.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Alney Practice2.6 mi
GP capacity1,523 patients per GP
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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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.3%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
20
Gloucester 2.9 mi
Cheltenham Spa 6.5 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 8.8 mi
J11 M5 4.4 mi
J11 M5 4.5 mi
J11A M5 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sandhurst (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

Twigworth 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Maisemore 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Longford 63 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ashleworth 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hartpury 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Moor End 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Highnam 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Churchdown 61 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gloucester 65 3.9 mi away ⇄
Apperley 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Forest of Dean) 44 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) a nice place to live?

Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) is 39/100, 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 Sandhurst (Tewkesbury)?

Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sandhurst (Tewkesbury)

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