Forest of Dean vs Tewkesbury
A side-by-side comparison of the Forest of Dean and Tewkesburylocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Tewkesbury is the more populous; council tax is lower in Tewkesbury; Forest of Dean has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Forest of Dean | Tewkesbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,004 | 94,884 |
| Density | 165/km² | 229/km² |
| Deprivation | 2% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,443 | £2,341 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 82% | 78% |
| Aged under 16 | 16% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 59% | 59% |
| Aged 65+ | 25% | 22% |