GL20 8JS is in Ashchurch, Tewkesbury and Tewkesbury district. GL20 8JS 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 Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, GL20 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL20 8JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.9% | 36.3% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 50.2% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.8% | 40.6% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 43% | 42.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 20.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 20.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.1% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 17.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| White | 95% | 97.8% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93.9% | 91.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around GL20 8JS was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% higher than the Northway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
GL20 8JS has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Northway and the 79th highest crime rate of 332 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowty Seals Ltd, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £7,000,000 | 2021-03-08 | £7,669,231 |
| Dowty Seals Ltd, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £7,000,000 | 2021-03-08 | £7,669,231 |
| Dowty Seals Ltd, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £9,268,605 | 2014-04-29 | £13,690,073 |
GL20 8JS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Infant School Virginia Road , Northway GL20 8PT | 4out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northway Infant School Virginia Road , Northway GL20 8PT | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashchurch Primary School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8LA | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrant Brook Junior School Hardwick Bank Road , Northway GL20 8RP | 2out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrant Brook Junior School Hardwick Bank Road , Northway GL20 8RP | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tewkesbury Academy Ashchurch Road , GL20 8DF | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tewkesbury School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8DF | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Knight School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredon School Pull Court , Bushley GL20 6AH | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey School Church Street , GL20 5PD | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey View Gloucester Road , GL20 5SW | 2out of 4 | 3,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Ashchurch Simply Food Connect | Ashchurch Service Station, Ashchurch Road | 222 yd | |
| Malt House Emporium Ltd | Unit 2, Northway Gate | 236 yd | |
| Moog Controls Ltd | Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way | 264 yd | |
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd | Idemia, Oberthur Technologies | 335 yd | |
| Moog | Ashchurch Parkway, Northway Lane | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbury Lodge Brewers Fayre | Brewsters And Travel Inn, Ashchurch Road | 766 yd | |
| Northway Public House (Spirit Group Ltd) | Northway Lane, Northway | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Kebab Van | Ashchurch Parkway, Northway Lane | 416 yd | |
| The Pearl Of Northway | 26 Lee Road, Northway | 669 yd | |
| New Wok | 28 Lee Road, Northway | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Northway Centre, Northway Lane | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway Playing Field NORTHWAY LANE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Ashchurch Primary School Fitzhamon Park | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Alderman Knight School ASHCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 897 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.