Shurdington, Staverton & Witcombe
Tewkesbury 008 · 4 sub-areas · 9,022 residents
Tewkesbury 008 is a residential part of Tewkesbury in the South West, home to around 9,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £880 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and over seven in ten households own their home outright or with a mortgage. It's a predominantly car-dependent area with strong gigabit broadband coverage throughout.
Shurdington, Staverton & Witcombe is a mid-density neighbourhood of Tewkesbury in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Shurdington, Staverton & Witcombe?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £983 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Shurdington, Staverton & Witcombe in Tewkesbury
Living in Shurdington, Staverton & Witcombe
Tewkesbury 008 feels more settled and owner-occupied than many comparable areas its size. With around 71% of households owning their home, this is overwhelmingly a place where people have put down roots rather than passing through. The population skews older — roughly equal shares are under 18 and over 65, each accounting for around one in five residents — which gives the area a quieter, more established character than the city-centre neighbourhoods of nearby Cheltenham or Gloucester.
Rents here are relatively affordable by South West standards. A one-bedroom lets for around £670 a month, a two-bedroom for around £880, and a three-bedroom for roughly £1,117. That two-bedroom figure sits meaningfully below the national median of around £1,200, which is unusual for a South West location. The trade-off is that you're buying into a car-dependent area: over 56% of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for under 3% of journeys.
The population is broadly mixed in age but leans slightly towards the 50-and-over bracket, with those aged 50–64 and 65-plus making up roughly 42% combined. Around 35% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, which is close to the national average. Single-person households account for roughly one in four homes, while couples with children make up about 22% — suggesting a mix of family households and older singles or couples whose children have left.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.1 km away — around a 51-minute walk, so most residents drive. Birmingham is reachable by public transport in just under 96 minutes, and London in just under 160 minutes by rail or bus. For day-to-day practicalities, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Tewkesbury 008 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with relatively affordable rents and low crime — but it's heavily car-dependent and public transport is limited. If you work from home (around 35% of residents do) or don't mind driving, it's a reasonable and affordable base in the South West.
- What is the rent in Tewkesbury 008?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £670 a month, a two-bedroom around £880, and a three-bedroom around £1,117. These are estimated figures scaled from local sale prices rather than direct survey data. Rents rose roughly 2.3% over the past year.
- Is Tewkesbury 008 safe?
- The crime rate is around 72 per 1,000 residents a year, slightly below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. Combined with a relatively low deprivation score, it's a broadly safe area by national standards.
- What's the commute from Tewkesbury 008 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes just under 96 minutes. Most residents drive — over 56% commute by car — and the nearest rail station is around 4 km away. London by rail or bus takes around 159 minutes.
- Who lives in Tewkesbury 008?
- Predominantly settled homeowners — around 71% own their home. The population is spread across age groups but skews slightly older, with the 50-and-over cohort making up roughly 42% of residents. Around 35% hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Tewkesbury 008?
- There are 13 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 49% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding school is roughly 3.5 km away. Check the Ofsted school finder for specific school names and current ratings.
- How good is broadband in Tewkesbury 008?
- Excellent. All premises have access to gigabit-capable broadband and none fall below the universal service obligation minimum. It's one of the stronger connectivity profiles you'll find in a semi-rural South West location.