Town Pop. 1,393

Living in Twigworth: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Twigworth scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 75/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 45/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the GL2 postcode district, Twigworth ranks 6th. No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider GL2 district average of 61/100, that is 8 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the GL2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
322.3 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 195 crimes
↑ 320% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 96 crimes
↑ 353% above national average
Shoplifting 35 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Other theft 35 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tewkesbury Road 87 crimes
  2. 2 Chaffinch Close 43 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 40 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
48
2 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good
  • Longford Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Norton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital1.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital17.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital23.1 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 surgeryDr C A O Makanjuola and Partners1.6 mi
GP capacity1,542 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.4%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership68.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
69
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 B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Gloucester 2.4 mi
Cheltenham Spa 5.1 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 8.5 mi
J11 M5 2.9 mi
J11 M5 3.1 mi
J11A M5 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Twigworth 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

Longford 63 1.0 mi away ⇄
Sandhurst (Tewkesbury) 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Churchdown 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Tewkesbury) 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Maisemore 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gloucester 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ashleworth 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Golden Valley 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Highnam 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hartpury 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Moor End 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Apperley 39 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Twigworth a nice place to live?

Twigworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Twigworth is 53/100, 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 Twigworth?

Twigworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 449 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Twigworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Twigworth are Longford Park Primary Academy and Norton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Twigworth in total.

Twigworth in context

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Postcode districts in Twigworth

GL2 61 ⇄

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