Welcome to Wheatpieces
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Wheatpieces is a large housing estate and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England. It lies immediately east of Tewkesbury, and is in effect a suburb of that town. The River Swilgate forms the western boundary of the parish. The estate was developed in the 1990s on agricultural land in the western part of the parish of Walton Cardiff. In 2008 the civil parish of Wheatpieces was created from the western part of the former civil parish of Walton Cardiff, which was abolished. The remainder of the civil parish of Walton Cardiff became part of the parish of Ashchurch Rural.On 5 October 2021, a stabbing incident on the estate killed one and injured two. This subsequently led to a murder charge being brought against Can Arslan, a resident on the estate.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
136 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
3,044 (2021) |
Density |
2,242 people/km2 |
Mean age |
31.1 |
Ward |
Tewkesbury East |
District |
Tewkesbury |
Postcodes |
GL20 |
ONS ID |
E04004437 |
Council
Contact details for Wheatpieces Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Wheatpieces Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Wheatpieces Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Wheatpieces Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Wheatpieces Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Wheatpieces Parish.
Local News
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More detail on plans for 238 homes Bloor Wheatpieces Tewkesbury Borough Council
Published: 27th Mar 2024
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Football club 'delighted' at decision taken over 250 homes and sports pitches plan near M5
Published: 26th May 2023
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M5 250-home plan decision making today Tewkesbury Town Colts 'biggest day in club's history'
Published: 25th May 2023