Oak Drive is in Tewkesbury and in Tewkesbury district. GL20 8QN 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 Oak Drive, Tewkesbury, GL20 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL20 8QW, GL20 8QH, GL20 8QR, GL20 8QJ, GL20 8QT, GL20 8TD, GL20 8QP, GL20 8QL, GL20 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL20 8QN 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 Oak Drive was 118.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.6% higher than the Northway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oak Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Northway and the 46th highest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oak Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-08-28 | £280,619 |
| 3 Oak Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-01-13 | £129,700 |
| 37 Oak Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-02-24 | £236,443 |
| 27 Oak Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2015-12-21 | £233,319 |
| 7 Oak Drive, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2012-10-31 | £220,537 |
GL20 8QN 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 | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrant Brook Junior School Hardwick Bank Road , Northway GL20 8RP | 2out of 4 | 740 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tirlebrook Primary School Brensham Road , Newtown GL20 8EW | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashchurch Primary School Ashchurch , GL20 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mitton Manor Primary School Carrant Road , GL20 8AR | 3out of 4 | 1,837 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 | 1,240 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 | 479 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Knight School Ashchurch Road , GL20 8JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey View Gloucester Road , GL20 5SW | 3out of 4 | 3,647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather UK Ltd | Idemia, Oberthur Technologies | 470 yd | |
| Moog Controls Ltd | Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way | 541 yd | |
| Trelleborg Sealing Solutions | Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Limited, International Drive | 565 yd | |
| Group 4 Security, Delitec | New Challenge House, International Drive | 565 yd | |
| Travelodge | Shannon Way, Tewkesbury Business Park | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbury Lodge Brewers Fayre | Brewsters And Travel Inn, Ashchurch Road | 654 yd | |
| Northway Public House (Spirit Group Ltd) | Northway Lane, Northway | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl Of Northway | 26 Lee Road, Northway | 627 yd | |
| New Wok | 28 Lee Road, Northway | 627 yd | |
| Charlie's Kebab Van | Ashchurch Parkway, Northway Lane | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Northway Centre, Northway Lane | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northway Playing Field NORTHWAY LANE | grass pitches | 94 yd |
| Avonside Gym And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Alderman Knight School ASHCHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.