Tewkesbury: population and statistics
Tewkesbury has a population of 103,753 (2025) across 414.4 km², or 250 people per km². It ranks 287 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +21.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 103,753 residents
- 414.4 km²
- 250 people/km²
Tewkesbury in numbers
Population of Tewkesbury over time
Tewkesbury had 85,548 residents in 2015 and 103,753 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 93,747 |
| 2021 | 95,400 |
| 2022 | 96,949 |
| 2023 | 99,404 |
| 2024 | 101,708 |
| 2025 | 103,753 |
All indicators for Tewkesbury
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Tewkesbury | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 23.2% | 20.4% | ranked 134 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.7% | 16.2% | 17.4% | ranked 106 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tewkesbury | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 47,360 dwellings | 2,721,250 | 27,429,300 | ranked 251 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 14.5% | 31.7% | 31.6% | ranked 302 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 31.1% | 20.6% | 18.1% | ranked 6 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 40,931 households | 143,797 | 61,440 | ranked 262 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.7% | 80.6% | 84.7% | ranked 83 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.7% | 18.6% | 14.8% | ranked 253 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 73.0% | 66.9% | 67.3% | ranked 41 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.3% | 19.7% | 17.6% | ranked 267 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.7% | 13.3% | 14.3% | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £325,898 | £307,411 | £272,474 | ranked 126 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 170 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tewkesbury | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 75.0% | 67.1% | 76.7% | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.3% | 10.3% | 7.8% | ranked 215 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 4.8% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 90 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tewkesbury | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,060 sites | 278,765 | 3,232,440 | ranked 256 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.8 per 1,000 | 47.2 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 128 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,485 businesses | 237,935 | 2,786,975 | ranked 247 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £39,236 | £37,598 | £38,490 | ranked 158 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Tewkesbury | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 76.8% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 164 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% | ranked 278 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tewkesbury | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 287 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 27 local authorities in South West, Tewkesbury ranks 19 by population.
Dwellings built since 2000: 31.1% in Tewkesbury, compared with an average of 20.6% in South West and 18.6% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 11.5% in Tewkesbury, compared with an average of 16.8% in South West and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in South West for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in South West for “Dwellings built since 2000”.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 58,038 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Cheltenham, 12.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Herefordshire, County of (192,539 residents), 41 km away.
Business sectors: Tewkesbury
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.2% ×0.9
- Construction14.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.0% ×1.6
- Information and communication6.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.3
Where is Tewkesbury?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tewkesbury?
Tewkesbury has 103,753 residents (2025), ranking 287 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Tewkesbury?
Tewkesbury covers 414.4 km², with a density of 250 people per km².
Is the population of Tewkesbury growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tewkesbury went from 85,548 to 103,753, a change of +21.3%.
Where is Tewkesbury?
Tewkesbury is in South West (region). Latitude 52.000, longitude −2.167.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Tewkesbury?
In Tewkesbury, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 31.1% (2026), ranking 6 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Tewkesbury?
In Tewkesbury, “Households without a car or van” stands at 11.5% (2021), ranking 287 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Tewkesbury?
The nearest to Tewkesbury are Cheltenham (13 km), Wychavon (14 km), Malvern Hills (15 km), Gloucester (18 km), Worcester (22 km).