GL20 5BA is a mixed residential area on Back Of Avon, 0.2km from Tewkesbury in Tewkesbury. Administratively it sits within Tewkesbury North & Twyning ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL20 5BA offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL20 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00114197 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK OF AVON, GL20 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK OF AVON, GL20 5BA.
280
47
£ 43,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL20 5BA — age 47, 27% ownership, 54% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (47) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL20 5BA. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
2 sales · Mean £ 150,000
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GL20 5BA is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Abbey View
Mitton Manor Primary School
Queen Margaret Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Card Factory0.1 km
- Halfords Traditional Butchers0.2 km
- Kevin Mace Quality Butcher0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Parsons Bakery0.2 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Tudor House Hotel0.2 km
- Barton House Guest House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Double D's Snooker And Pool Club0.2 km
- Tewkesbury Cricket Club0.3 km
- Tewkesbury RFC0.4 km
- Tewkesbury YMCA0.2 km
- Ye Olde Black Bear0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Carousel Tewkesbury Ltd0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Emporium Enterprises0.1 km
- Gather & Gather UK Ltd0.9 km
- Jelly Roll Cafe0.2 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Ladybirds0.2 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Abbey Fryer Fish & Chip Shop0.2 km
- Kingfisher0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.1 km
- Subway Sandwiches0.2 km
- Turquaz0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury3.4 km
- Cheltenham Spa11.6 km
- Gloucester15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Stokes Court0.2 km
- Stokes Court0.2 km
- Anchor0.2 km
- The Cross0.2 km
- The Cross0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL205BA · Data under Open Government Licence