Hill Crest Highnam, Tewkesbury
9 addresses across 1 postcode (GL2), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40100068.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £402,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Tewkesbury costs £2,341 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Alney Practice, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £402,500 | £402,500 | £402,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £201,500 | £178,000 | £225,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £199,950 | £199,950 | £199,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £84,500 | £84,500 | £84,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 14 GL2 8LS | Detached | £402,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2024 | 8 GL2 8LS | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 12 GL2 8LS | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 12 GL2 8LS | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2013 | 10 GL2 8LS | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2011 | 14 GL2 8LS | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2011 | 12 GL2 8LS | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2010 | 8 GL2 8LS | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 28 Aug 2009 | 1 GL2 8LS | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 14 GL2 8LS | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2004 | 10 GL2 8LS | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1997 | 14 GL2 8LS | Detached | £84,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Tewkesbury in 2026-27: Band D £2,341 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,560 | £1,820 | £2,080 | £2,341 | £2,861 | £3,381 | £3,901 | £4,681 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (39% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 4 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 47 m and 52 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL2 8LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wetherleigh Drive Highnam | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 62.9 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Alney Practice | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Badham Pharmacy | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Winfield Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Gloucester Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Westgate Services Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,900 m² | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Oswald Tower, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Oswald Tower | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Highnam Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Over earthwork | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Churchyard cross in St Giles churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Over Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lassington Hill | Hill | 270 m east |
| Lassington Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Seapiece Covert | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Alney Island | Island | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tewkesbury: see them on the Tewkesbury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highnam CofE Primary Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Cater Ltd At Highnam C Of E Primary Academy GL2 8LW | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Highnam Post Office GL2 8DL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Field (10); On or near Cams Ground (2); On or near Gordon Close (1); On or near Wetherleigh Drive (1); On or near Woodleigh Field (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- GL2 8LS: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Poppy Field · Long Field · West Field · Stoney Field · Woodleigh Field · Cams Ground · Poole Ground · Peters Field · Tunacre · Wetherleigh Drive · Oakridge · Blacksmiths Ground
All the streets in GL2 and across Tewkesbury.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.