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Location in GloucestershireAwre sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Awre
Awre is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, within the country of England. It lies in the western part of the county, near the border with Herefordshire, and is part of the Tewkesbury borough. The village is situated close to the River Avon, which flows through the surrounding countryside. Awre is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character, with a mix of residential properties and open fields. The area is accessible via local roads, and the postcode area for the village is GL14. It is a quiet community with a strong sense of local identity, and the village is served by nearby towns for shopping and services. The landscape around Awre is typical of the Gloucestershire countryside, featuring rolling hills and farmland.
School Ratings in Awre
There are 21 schools in and around Awre. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Awre
The average property price is £262K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £339K.
Deprivation and Employment in Awre
Awre sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.
Healthcare in Awre
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Awre, the nearest being Dean Medical Practice (2.3 miles away).
Local Data for Awre
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Property Prices 2,024 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL14 postcode area.
Household Income in Awre ONS 2023
The average total household income in Awre is approximately £45,049 a year before tax, 19% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £35,100. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £35,100.
Businesses in Awre ONS 2025
There are approximately 594 active businesses based in Awre, around 37 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 7 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Awre IMD 2025
Awre sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Nearest Train Stations 3 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Awre
Of the 7,019 households in and around Awre, 68% are owned, 15% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Awre.