Battledown on the map
Location in GloucestershireBattledown sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Battledown
Battledown is a small settlement located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the west of England. It lies within the GL52 postcode area and is situated near the town of Tewkesbury. The area is characterised by its rural setting, with open fields and scattered residential properties. The name 'Battledown' suggests a historical connection to a battle, though specific details of such an event are not widely recorded. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Gloucestershire countryside, with rolling hills and agricultural land. The village is not a major tourist destination but offers a quiet, peaceful environment for those living in the region. It is accessible by road, with nearby junctions on the A417 providing links to larger towns and cities.
School Ratings in Battledown
Families in Battledown have access to 67 local schools. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Battledown
Homes sell for an average of £390K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £356K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Battledown
Crime in the area is lower than the national average.
Deprivation and Employment in Battledown
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Battledown among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.
Healthcare in Battledown
There are 54 GP surgeries within three miles of Battledown, the nearest being Sixways Clinic (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Battledown
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Property Prices 8,718 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL52 postcode area.
Household Income in Battledown ONS 2023
The average total household income in Battledown is approximately £60,249 a year before tax, 9% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £44,515. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £44,515.
Businesses in Battledown ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,825 active businesses based in Battledown, around 38 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 93% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 16 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Battledown IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Battledown experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Battledown 1 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Battledown are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 1 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Battledown
Of the 21,453 households in and around Battledown, 70% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 19% 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 Battledown.