Area Overview for Wormington

Wormington is a small village and civil parish located in the Tewkesbury district of Gloucestershire. This ancient settlement sits on the River Isbourne and covers an area of 3.8 km². The landscape is predominantly arable, comprising around 500 to 560 acres. Historical records indicate the village was first mentioned in the Domesday Book as Wurmetune in Gretestan Hundred. It operated as an ancient parish long before becoming a civil parish in 1866. Administrative status changed significantly over the centuries, with the parish being merged into Dumbleton in 1935 before re-establishing itself on 1 April 2023. A parish meeting now governs the area. You will find St Catherine's parish church here, reputedly built in 1475 by the abbot of Hailes Abbey on a 12th-century site. The church is a Grade II* listed building holding parish registers from 1719. Nearby, Wormington Grange stands as a Grade II* listed country house in Stanton. Living in Wormington means enjoying a location just over a mile from Stanton. The village lies approximately 5 miles north of Winchcombe and 6 miles south of Evesham.

The community within this civil parish has a distinct demographic profile characterised by an older population. The median age in Wormington is 70 years, placing it among the older areas in the country. The most common age range for residents corresponds to the total age population distribution shown in the data. High home ownership rates define the social structure, with 82 per cent of households owning their property. This figure suggests a stable community where residents likely stayed through several market cycles. The data indicates household composition is measured as a total, reflecting the settled nature of the village. Accommodation types are catalogued as a total category within the dataset. While the data lists ethnicity, religion, and other demographic groups as totals, the overwhelming weight is the age factor. The high home ownership percentage of 82 per cent implies fewer buy-to-let landlords operate in this specific parish. Residents can expect a neighbourhood dominated by long-term residents. The low crime risk, supported by a safety score of 85 out of 100, further indicates a settled environment. With such a high median age, the village lacks a large young adult or family demographic. Living in Wormington currently means accepting a village life suited to pensioners or downsizers rather than large families.