Tewkesbury South
Ward in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.982, -2.163 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 88 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01242 (Cheltenham) |
Tewkesbury South lies to the south of the centre of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, covering a mix of suburban streets, older terraces and post‑war housing that gradually give way to the low‑lying floodplain of the River Severn and River Avon. Its nearness to the historic core means residents are within easy reach of Tewkesbury Abbey and the medieval streets, while riverside green spaces such as the Severn Ham provide popular walks and a reminder of the area's occasional flood risk.
The local economy is a blend of small shops, light industry and commuter households who use the M5 corridor and Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station to reach Cheltenham and Gloucester. Community life is active, with people taking part in town events such as the long‑running medieval festival and in local groups concerned with planning, river management and the preservation of the town’s historic character.
Postcode districts covering Tewkesbury South
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 9.4 miles
- Cheltenham 7 miles
- Worcester 15 miles
- Redditch 23.8 miles
- Hereford 24 miles
- Stroud 16.8 miles
- Bromsgrove 24.5 miles
- Great Malvern 11.1 miles
- Stratford-upon-Avon 24.1 miles
- Droitwich Spa 19.5 miles
- Evesham 11.8 miles
- Tewkesbury 1 mile
Neighbouring places
- Tewkesbury Built-up area 1 mile
- Tewkesbury East Ward 1.3 miles
- Forthampton Parish 1.8 miles
- Deerhurst Parish 2.2 miles
- Severn Vale North Ward 2.4 miles
- Bushley Parish 2.5 miles
- Northway Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Apperley Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Chaceley Parish 2.6 miles
- Tewkesbury North & Twyning Ward 2.6 miles
- Stoke Orchard Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Elmstone Hardwicke Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Tewkesbury South
GL20 9SG, GL20 5UJ, GL20 9SL, GL20 5UL, GL20 5RF, GL20 5EW, GL20 5RE, GL20 5EY, GL20 5JH … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 37 miles
- Bristol Airport 47.8 miles
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Gotherington Railway Station 5.4 miles
- Cheltenham Bus Station 6.8 miles
Hotels in Tewkesbury South Ad
Schools in Tewkesbury South
- Tewkesbury C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 6.8 miles
- Croome Court Estate 8.1 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 8.7 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 11.6 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 11.9 miles
- The Commandery Museum 14.4 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles
- University of Worcester University 15.3 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 15.6 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 15.8 miles
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles