Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury is located in the north-eastern part of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated at the meeting of the River Severn and the River Avon. Tewkesbury is approximately 10 miles (16 km) southeast of the city of Gloucester and around 20 miles (32 km) north of Cheltenham. The town is known for its medieval history, including Tewkesbury Abbey and its significant role in the Battle of Tewkesbury during the Wars of the Roses.
Our population has seen the largest growth across the county, growing by 15.8% welcoming 12,941 new residents!
9.7% of our community identify as ethnic minorities (includes all groups except white: British)
16.0% of Tewkesbury residents are recognised as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).
8.2% have a long-term physical or mental health condition but don’t identify as disabled.
66.5% of adults stay active, while 23.6% are physically inactive.
47.4% of children and young people are active.
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