Living in GL3, Tewkesbury
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GL3 in Tewkesbury. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Tewkesbury: £329,883, up 5.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around GL3
22 recorded home sales on the streets around central GL3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £337,500 and a range from £210,000 to £1,000,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 COLWELL AVENUE, GL3 3LU | terraced | £255,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 54 GILPIN AVENUE, GL3 3DE | semi-detached | £305,000 | 2026-01-23 |
| 22 MILLFIELDS, GL3 3NH | semi-detached | £455,000 | 2026-01-05 |
| 2 PITT MILL GARDENS, GL3 3ND | semi-detached | £350,000 | 2026-01-05 |
| 11 PITT MILL GARDENS, GL3 3ND | semi-detached | £285,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 57 COLWELL AVENUE, GL3 3LU | terraced | £210,000 | 2025-12-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Churchdown Village Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
22 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Skilled trades | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
24 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GL3 in 2026-01, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Tewkesbury's figures.
Common questions about GL3
What is the average house price in GL3?
The average sold price in Tewkesbury is £329,883 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GL3?
Prices in Tewkesbury are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GL3?
The median of 22 recorded sales around central GL3 in the last 2 years is £337,500, ranging from £210,000 to £1,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GL3?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central GL3, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GL3?
24 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL3 in 2026-01, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is GL3 at risk of flooding?
Central GL3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GL3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £337,500; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 24 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GL3 safe?
24 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL3 in 2026-01, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GL3 or GL4, GL3 or GL1, GL3 or GL51.
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