Where should I live in Tewkesbury?
Why is Tewkesbury such a special place to live?
We established our Estate Agents in Gloucestershire in 1983, so have acquired over 40 years of experience as a Gloucester and Tewkesbury estate and letting agent.
Tewkesbury is one of England’s best preserved medieval town with an abundance narrow streets and timber-framed buildings, but the crown Jewel is Tewkesbury Abbey. Tewkesbury town centre offers a mix of shops, cafes, traditional pubs and good local schools and property is often more affordable than nearby Cheltenham.
Although it has a small town feel, Tewkesbury is very well located with the M5 providing easy access to Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester and Birmingham. Tewkesbury is seeing significant development in both housing and infrastucture and Tewkesbury Borough aims to deliver almost 12,000 new homes by 2041!
Tewkesbury Borough Council, whilst named after the town also covers an area including Winchcombe, Bishops Cleeve, Churchdown, Innsworth and Brockworth as well as other hamlets and surrounding rural areas.
So where should you live in Tewkesbury?
Please see our area guides below, which will give you an insight to the character of each area of Tewkesbury, and also the amenities that are on offer:
Ashchurch
Our pick for first time buyers to live in Tewkesbury and next to Ashchurch railway station with regular services between Worcester and Bristol stopping at Gloucester and Cheltenham. Located next to the M5 (Junction 9), plus the A46, A38, A438 for Cheltenham, Gloucester, Evesham and Worcester.
Ashchurch Primary School is rated “Good” which makes living in Ashchurch ideal for First-time buyers and commuters.
Fiddington Fields
A brand new housing estate located near Ashchurch, on the outskirts of Tewkesbury which offers a selection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. The development which is currently under construction will offer significant green spaces and play areas and is in close proximity of Junction 9 of the M5 Motorway. There are also opportunities for Shared Ownership.
There will also be a new primary school, community centre, sports pitches and even allotments for keen gardeners.
Mitton
Mitton is a suburb located to the North East of Tewkesbury Town Centre that was built in the 1980s onwards and features a mix of property styles, mainly modern detached and semi-detached houses and bungalows offering relatively spacious plots and cul-de-sac layouts, along with some apartment blocks.
There is a small selection of local shops such as a Co-op convenience store, pharmacy and takeaways.
Mitton is well established and a friendly neighbourhood is family orientated with a mix of long-term residents and newcomers.
Newtown
Most popular for commuters and families, Newtown is one of Tewkesbury’s well-established residential areas, located about half a mile to the east of Tewkesbury Town centre. Separated by the M5 motorwayit lies adjacent to Mitton and Northway.
Properties are varied and range from period homes to modern estate giving it a wide appeal.
Northway
Our pick for families to live in Tewkesbury and with an “outstanding” infant school according to the lastest ofsted report.
Northway offers affordable mixed housing and local shopes along with Tirlebrook primary school also having a “good” rating is ideal for families.
Tewkesbury Town Centre
Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire is a charming market town which is renowned for its medieval architecture, the impressive Tewkesbury Abbey, and a wealth of independent shops, cafes and pubs. One of the fastest growing areas in the UK outside of London, Tewkesbury blends heritage with modern living and with direct access to the M5.
Tewkesbury offers an abundance of riverside and countryside walks, nature reserves, boat trips, markets, The excellent Roses Theatre and a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym.
Historic High Street, Church Street and Quay Street have independent shops, cafes, pubs, Tesco Express, pharmacies and a post office.
Walton Cardiff and Wheatpieces
Most popular for commuters and families Wheatpieces covers the modern Walton Cardiff estate and is adjacent to the more rural Walton Cardiff village.
With green surrounding, desirable primary schools, playgrounds, the Wheatpieces public house and local shopping centre (where our office is located), this is a great area for families to live.
Easy access to the A38 provide links to Gloucester and Cheltenham and the villages of Norton and Twigworth.
