Hardwick Bank Road is in Northway, Tewkesbury and in Tewkesbury district. GL20 8HQ is located in the Northway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardwick Bank Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL20 8SH, GL20 8SN, GL20 8RU, GL20 8HZ, GL20 8RY, GL20 8UA, GL20 8UB, GL20 8RZ, GL20 8TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL20 8HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.7% | 40.9% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 42.6% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 15.5% | 3% | -12.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 40.8% | 46.2% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.9% | 10.1% | -14.8% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.8% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 30.8% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 91.2% | 90.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 90.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardwick Bank Road was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Northway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardwick Bank Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Northway and the 149th lowest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Alford Court Hardwick Bank Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-09-03 | £122,633 |
| Northway Court Cottage Hardwick Bank Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-29 | £335,161 |
| 1 Alford Court Hardwick Bank Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £121,100 | 2023-07-31 | £119,765 |
| 3 Alford Court Hardwick Bank Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-09-01 | £107,354 |
| Orchard House Hardwick Bank Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-03-11 | £513,459 |
GL20 8HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrant Brook Junior School Hardwick Bank Road , Northway GL20 8RP | 2out of 4 | 82 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Infant School Virginia Road , Northway GL20 8PT | 4out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashchurch Primary School Ashchurch , GL20 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tirlebrook Primary School Brensham Road , Newtown GL20 8EW | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitton Manor Primary School Carrant Road , GL20 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,901 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 | 1,147 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Knight School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey View Gloucester Road , GL20 5SW | 3out of 4 | 4,312 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzariffic | The Northway Centre, Northway Lane | 232 yd | |
| Moog | Ashchurch Parkway, Northway Lane | 1,031 yd | |
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd | Idemia, Oberthur Technologies | 1,037 yd | |
| Malt House Emporium Ltd | Unit 2, Northway Gate | 1,062 yd | |
| Moog Controls Ltd | Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Public House (Spirit Group Ltd) | Northway Lane, Northway | 38 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl Of Northway | 26 Lee Road, Northway | 422 yd | |
| New Wok | 28 Lee Road, Northway | 422 yd | |
| Charlie's Kebab Van | Ashchurch Parkway, Northway Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Northway Centre, Northway Lane | 228 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway Playing Field NORTHWAY LANE | grass pitches | 751 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 | 94.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.