Williams Orchard Highnam, Tewkesbury
38 addresses across 1 postcode (GL2), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40100431.
- Sales: 45 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £475,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 12, E: 2).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 E; Band D in Tewkesbury costs £2,341 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Park, is about 520 m (0.3 miles) 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 28 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Alney Practice, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £473,000 | £473,000 | £473,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £416,000 | £416,000 | £416,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £417,500 | £399,999 | £435,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £308,000 | £306,000 | £310,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £356,000 | £332,500 | £392,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £236,000 | £236,000 | £236,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 26 GL2 8EL | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 3 GL2 8EL | Detached | £473,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 17 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £416,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2022 | 20 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £435,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2022 | 35 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £399,999 | |
| 23 Jul 2021 | 27 GL2 8EL | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2020 | 5 GL2 8EL | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2020 | 37 GL2 8EL | Detached | £306,000 | |
| 24 May 2019 | 38 GL2 8EL | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2018 | 25 GL2 8EL | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 10 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £356,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 18 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £332,500 | |
| 7 Aug 2015 | 28 GL2 8EL | Detached | £236,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2012 | 37 GL2 8EL | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2012 | 7 GL2 8EL | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2010 | 18 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 6 GL2 8EL | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 30 May 2008 | 16 GL2 8EL | Detached | £262,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | 32 GL2 8EL | Detached | £267,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2007 | 21 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £277,000 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 17 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2007 | 25 GL2 8EL | Detached | £339,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 10 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £238,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 4 GL2 8EL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 38 GL2 8EL | Detached | £267,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2004 | 17 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 38 GL2 8EL | Detached | £245,500 | |
| 8 May 2003 | 23 GL2 8EL | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2002 | 7 GL2 8EL | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 38 GL2 8EL | Detached | £227,500 | |
| 19 Aug 2002 | 16 GL2 8EL | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 30 May 2002 | 37 GL2 8EL | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | 3 GL2 8EL | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 19 GL2 8EL | Detached | £139,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2000 | 35 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2000 | 16 GL2 8EL | Detached | £119,950 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 36 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 12 Aug 1999 | 38 GL2 8EL | Detached | £107,000 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | 37 GL2 8EL | Detached | £97,500 | |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 38 GL2 8EL | Detached | £107,000 | |
| 3 Dec 1997 | 35 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 2 Jul 1997 | 18 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 26 Mar 1997 | 29 GL2 8EL | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 26 Apr 1996 | 14 GL2 8EL | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1995 | 30 GL2 8EL | Detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, detached (13); Bungalow, detached (7). Built: 1976-1982 (11); 1967-1975 (5); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 2, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 4, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 5, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 6, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 10, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 15, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 18, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 21, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 25, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 28, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 37, Williams Orchard, Highnam
- 38, Williams Orchard, Highnam
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 E (29% of about 750 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: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 2 October 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 38 addresses are between 28 m and 32 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL2 8EL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.4 km (8.4 miles) | |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brimsome Meadow Highnam | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Castlemeads Car Park | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 62.5 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Alney Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Badham Pharmacy | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Winfield Hospital | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Gloucester Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Westgate Services Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Park 16 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,490 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,900 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Innocents, a listed building (Grade I), 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Innocents | Listed building, Grade I | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Highnam Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Highnam Court | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Over earthwork | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Over Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lassington Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Lassington Hill | Hill | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Seapiece Covert | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Alney Island | Island | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 38 | 38 |
None of the street's 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 280 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 | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Highnam Post Office GL2 8DL | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Popes Meade (2); On or near Brimsome Meadow (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SEVERN TRENT WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 28 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- GL2 8EL: 38 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Little Lancarridge · Popes Meade · Brimsome Meadow · Barn Ground · Park Brake · Maidenhall · Gordon Close · Turners Close · Wetherleigh Drive · Farthing Croft · Clayburn Close · The Range
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.