Town Pop. 1,067

Living in Twyning: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Twyning is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 34/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the GL20 postcode district, Twyning ranks 6th.

It scores 7 points below the GL20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Below 30/100: healthcare (6), lifestyle (16), transport (22) and schools (25). For the surrounding area, see GL20 postcode district.

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Twyning scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
52.5 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 16 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  2. 2 Mythe Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Brockeridge Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.291 · PM2.5 6.001 · PM10 9.877 µg/m³
76
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Twyning SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital11.7 mi
Hereford County Hospital23.3 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryBredon Hill Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)68%
available across Tewkesbury
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed1.5%Retired38.9%Student2.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
22
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 2.7 mi
Pershore 7.6 mi
Worcestershire Parkway 8.7 mi
J1 M50 0.7 mi
J1 M50 0.9 mi
J8 M5 1.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Twyning 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

Bredon 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kinsham 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Northway 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tewkesbury 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kemerton 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ashchurch 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Eckington (Wychavon) 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ryall 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upton upon Severn 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Defford 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Besford 0 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyning a nice place to live?

Twyning has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Twyning is 43/100, 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 Twyning?

Twyning is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Twyning?

Among the top-rated schools in Twyning is Twyning School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Twyning in total.

Twyning in context

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Postcode districts in Twyning

GL20 50 ⇄

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