Nelson Street is in Tewkesbury and in Tewkesbury district. GL20 5UG is located in the Tewkesbury North & Twyning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL20 5TS, GL20 5QF, GL20 5PP, GL20 5PY, GL20 5JP, GL20 5JR, GL20 5JS, GL20 5PS, GL20 5QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL20 5UG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL20 5UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.6% | 46.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 27% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 16.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.3% | 33.7% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 39% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 22.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 14.6% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 31.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.7% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 81.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 14.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 81.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 265.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 161.6% higher than the Tewkesbury North & Twyning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Tewkesbury North & Twyning and the 9th highest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Nelson Court Nelson Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-12-19 | £162,275 |
| Flat 1 Nelson Court Nelson Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-05-05 | £139,924 |
| Flat 2 Nelson Court Nelson Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2020-06-24 | £150,925 |
| Flat 3 Nelson Court Nelson Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-01-31 | £146,875 |
| Flat 5 Nelson Court Nelson Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2018-06-22 | £172,784 |
GL20 5UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School Chance Street , GL20 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Margaret Primary School York Road , GL20 5HU | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitton Manor Primary School Carrant Road , GL20 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tirlebrook Primary School Brensham Road , Newtown GL20 8EW | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Moore Primary School Columbine Road , Walton Cardiff GL20 7SP | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tewkesbury School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey View Gloucester Road , GL20 5SW | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Knight School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norton College Tewkesbury International Way , Tewkesbury GL20 8UQ | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredon School Pull Court , Bushley GL20 6AH | - not rated | 4,787 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jelly Roll Cafe | 17 Barton Street, Tewkesbury | 43 yd | |
| Steaming Mugs | 74 Barton Street, Tewkesbury | 62 yd | |
| Phanthong Thai Restaurant | 83 Barton Street, Tewkesbury | 70 yd | |
| Cafe Au Chocolat | 137 High Street, Tewkesbury | 81 yd | |
| Riverside Cafe | Riverside Cafe The Gazebo, Back Of Avon | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Plough | 85 Barton Street, Tewkesbury | 70 yd | |
| The Watson Hall | 65 Barton Street, Tewkesbury | 84 yd | |
| Double D's Snooker And Pool Club | 4 Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury | 127 yd | |
| The Berkeley Arms | Church Street, Tewkesbury | 132 yd | |
| Tewkesbury Cricket Club | Swilgate Ground, Gander Lane | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Fryer Fish & Chip Shop | 69 Barton Street, Tewkesbury | 70 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 134 High Street, Tewkesbury | 83 yd | |
| Lotus Chinese Takeaway | 42 - 43 Barton Street, Tewkesbury | 142 yd | |
| Best Takeaway | 98 Church Street, Tewkesbury | 178 yd | |
| The Fishnet | 116 High Street, Tewkesbury | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybirds | 105 High Street, Tewkesbury | 240 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Bishops Walk | 493 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury | 750 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cascades Leisure Centre (Closed) Oldbury Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Tewkesbury Cricket Ground CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND GANDER LANE | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Tewkesbury Baptist Church STATION ROAD | 423 yd | |
| Vineyards THE VINEYARDS THE VINEYARDS GANDER LANE | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Tewkesbury Leisure Centre GLOUCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.