Welcome to Brockworth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Brockworth is a village and parish in the Borough of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, situated on the old Roman road that connects the City of Gloucester with Barnwood. It is located 4 miles (6.5 km) southeast of central Gloucester, 6 miles (9.5 km) southwest of Cheltenham and 11.5 miles (18.5 km) north of Stroud. The population taken at the 2011 census was 7,387. The population increased to 9,422 at the 2021 Census.Since the mid-20th century, Brockworth has been known locally for the annual rolling of Double Gloucester cheese down Cooper's Hill. During World War II the nearby village of Hucclecote at the Gloster Aircraft Company produced the famous Hawker Hurricane fighter, and following the war it gained renewed fame for producing several notable aircraft, including Britain's first jet aircraft, which was test flown here. Brockworth is also the birthplace of actor, comedian and writer Simon Pegg.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
830 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
7,513 (2021) |
Density |
905 people/km2 |
Mean age |
40.7 |
Ward |
Brockworth East |
District |
Tewkesbury |
Postcodes |
GL3 |
ONS ID |
E04004393 |
Council
Contact details for Brockworth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Brockworth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Brockworth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Brockworth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Brockworth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Brockworth Parish.
Local News
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Tewkesbury Borough Council go ahead for energy facility on Green Belt Brockworth
Published: 26th Apr 2024
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Exagen plan for Brockworth battery storage site approved
Published: 26th Apr 2024
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Energy facility on Green Belt up for approval
Published: 22nd Apr 2024