Postcode Analysis Tewkesbury, South West

THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

565

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

GL3 1BS has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

home £249,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL3 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Thompson Way, 1.2km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tewkesbury.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00114133 (shared with 23 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 1BS. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian33.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.5%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 233,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GL3 1BS has low crime rates — 15 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Innsworth Infant School

Good102 pupils0.3 km
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Innsworth Junior School

Good149 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Longlevens Infant School

Good342 pupils1.0 km
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Longlevens Junior School

Good483 pupils1.2 km
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Sir Thomas Rich's School

Good1154 pupils1.2 km
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The Milestone School

Outstanding324 pupils1.3 km
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Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School

Good233 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • ESS - Costcutter Shop0.7 km
  • Innsworth Express0.4 km
  • Rontec Pirton Corner Service Station0.8 km
  • Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.4 km
  • LotusV0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Hong Kong City0.7 km
  • George's Kebab0.7 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.7 km
  • Intoplay Day Nursery0.8 km
  • Spicy Kalkata Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Churchdown Tandoori0.9 km
  • Parade Fish Bar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Jackson Crescent0.1 km
  • Jackson Crescent0.1 km
  • Shearwater Grove0.2 km
  • Shearwater Grove0.2 km
  • Junior School0.4 km