Postcode Analysis Tewkesbury, South West

THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BP.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 44% social renting, GL3 1BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL3 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Thompson Way, 1.1km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL3 1BP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00114134 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL3 1BP. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 107,000

6 sales · Mean £ 113,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL3 1BP has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Innsworth Junior School

Good149 pupils0.2 km
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Innsworth Infant School

Good102 pupils0.5 km
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Longlevens Infant School

Good342 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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Longlevens Junior School

Good483 pupils1.1 km
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The Milestone School

Outstanding324 pupils1.2 km
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Sir Thomas Rich's School

Good1154 pupils1.3 km
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Longford Park Primary Academy

Good221 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • ESS - Costcutter Shop0.8 km
  • Innsworth Express0.1 km
  • Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.1 km
  • LotusV0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Hong Kong City0.8 km
  • George's Kebab0.6 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.8 km
  • Intoplay Day Nursery0.8 km
  • Spicy Kalkata Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Parade Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.2 km
  • Cheltenham Spa7.4 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Junior School0.1 km
  • Junior School0.2 km
  • Jackson Crescent0.2 km
  • Jackson Crescent0.2 km
  • Shearwater Grove0.3 km