Derwent Drive is in Tewkesbury and in Tewkesbury district. GL20 8AZ is located in the Tewkesbury North & Twyning electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derwent Drive, Tewkesbury, GL20 8AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL20 8AW, GL20 8AS, GL20 8AT, GL20 8AY, GL20 8AP, GL20 8BH, GL20 8BA, GL20 8BE, GL20 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL20 8AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL20 8AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.9% | 19.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 62.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 40.4% | 36.7% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 42% | 40.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 24.6% | 18.4% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 28.5% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 94.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Drive was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Tewkesbury North & Twyning average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derwent Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Tewkesbury North & Twyning and the 28th lowest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Derwent Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-05-18 | £332,446 |
| 1 Derwent Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-03-24 | £348,335 |
| 11 Derwent Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2021-03-09 | £333,321 |
| 5 Derwent Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2017-08-24 | £362,785 |
| 4 Derwent Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2017-03-31 | £350,098 |
GL20 8AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL20 8AZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitton Manor Primary School Carrant Road , GL20 8AR | 3out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School Chance Street , GL20 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tirlebrook Primary School Brensham Road , Newtown GL20 8EW | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Margaret Primary School York Road , GL20 5HU | 2out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrant Brook Junior School Hardwick Bank Road , Northway GL20 8RP | 2out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton College Tewkesbury International Way , Tewkesbury GL20 8UQ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Knight School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey View Gloucester Road , GL20 5SW | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredon School Pull Court , Bushley GL20 6AH | - not rated | 4,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Court | Trafalgar Road, Tewkesbury | 565 yd | |
| Busy Bees Nursery | 7 Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury | 899 yd | |
| Rach's Ltd | Unit 6, Green Lane | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canterbury Inn | Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury | 760 yd | |
| Inferno Brewery, Firepit Bar And Venue | Bredon Road, Tewkesbury | 877 yd | |
| The Canterbury | Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers 2U | Drapers Bakery Ltd, Unit 3 | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury | 829 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Bishops Walk | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Target Active Personal Training Ashchurch Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 903 yd |
| Avonside Gym And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Tewkesbury Baptist Church STATION ROAD | 1,002 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.