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About Boxbush
Boxbush is a small settlement located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the south-west of England. It lies within the GL17 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills and traditional countryside. The area is characterised by open fields, scattered farms, and a network of quiet lanes. While not a large village, Boxbush has a modest community and is surrounded by agricultural land. The landscape reflects the broader agricultural heritage of the region, with sheep grazing in the fields and hedgerows lining the roads. The village is close to the border with Worcestershire and is within easy reach of towns such as Tewkesbury and Cheltenham. It offers a peaceful environment with a strong sense of local identity.
School Ratings in Boxbush
There are 23 schools in and around Boxbush. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Boxbush
The average property price is £311K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £372K.
Deprivation and Employment in Boxbush
Boxbush 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 Boxbush
There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Boxbush, the nearest being Mitcheldean Surgery (1.3 miles away).
Local Data for Boxbush
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Property Prices 1,457 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL17 postcode area.
Household Income in Boxbush ONS 2023
The average total household income in Boxbush is approximately £50,052 a year before tax, 9% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £36,856. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £36,856.
Businesses in Boxbush ONS 2025
There are approximately 556 active businesses based in Boxbush, around 49 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 12 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Boxbush IMD 2025
Boxbush 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.
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Boxbush
Of the 4,821 households in and around Boxbush, 79% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 10% 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 Boxbush.