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Area guide · Tewkesbury

Living in Bishop's Cleeve

A snapshot of life in Bishop's Cleeve, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bishop's Cleeve is a town in Tewkesbury, South West with a population of 15,905. The average house price is £443,327 and the overall crime rate is 46.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bishop's Cleeve ranks

Population

15,905

Avg House Price

£443,327

Crime Rate

46.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

442 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£32,548

Median Age

44.6

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Bishop's Cleeve. The figures below are sourced from Cheltenham, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bishop's Cleeve's detached homes (£681,351) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£240,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bishop's Cleeve prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£331,087 → £443,327).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£681,351£575,000591
Semi-Detached£401,284£350,000767
Terraced£343,534£287,000703
Flat£240,625£200,000590

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bishop's Cleeve is 46.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bishop's Cleeve: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bishops Cleeve Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Cleeve SchoolSecondaryNo rating available
Grangefield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Woodmancote SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Bishop's Cleeve averages 442 Mbps — 342% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bishop's Cleeve homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.3
% Rated C or Above69.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,075

Demographics & Economy

Population15,905
Median Age44.6
Median Household Income£32,548
Employment Rate60.1%
Owner Occupied67.2%
Degree-Level Qualified39.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bishop's Cleeve?
The average house price in Bishop's Cleeve is £443,327 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bishop's Cleeve?
The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat, with an average price of £240,625.
Is Bishop's Cleeve a safe place to live?
Bishop's Cleeve has a recorded crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Bishop's Cleeve?
Bishop's Cleeve has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Bishop's Cleeve?
Average broadband download speeds in Bishop's Cleeve are around 442 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.
How big is Bishop's Cleeve?
Bishop's Cleeve is a settlement in Tewkesbury with a population of approximately 15,905.

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