Postcode Analysis Tewkesbury, South West

THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

297

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

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.

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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GL3 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £284k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

GL3 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Thompson Way, 1.2km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00114137 (shared with 5 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 1BU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 284,500

2 sales · Mean £ 284,500

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

GL3 1BU has low crime rates — 19 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour14
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Innsworth Junior School

Good149 pupils0.3 km
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Innsworth Infant School

Good102 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.3 km
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The Milestone School

Outstanding324 pupils1.3 km
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Longford Park Primary Academy

Good221 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • ESS - Costcutter Shop0.7 km
  • Innsworth Express0.2 km
  • Rontec Pirton Corner Service Station0.9 km
  • Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.2 km
  • LotusV0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Churchdown Tandoori1.0 km
  • Parade Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.2 km
  • Cheltenham Spa7.3 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 School0.2 km