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Area guide · Tewkesbury

Living in Winchcombe

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

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At a glance

Winchcombe is a village in Tewkesbury, South West with a population of 4,339. The average house price is £502,953 and the overall crime rate is 46.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Winchcombe ranks

Population

4,339

Avg House Price

£502,953

Crime Rate

46.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

359 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,306.7

Median Age

46.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Winchcombe's detached homes (£627,298) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£189,317).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Winchcombe prices have risen 51% over the last 9 years (£333,905 → £502,953).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£627,298	£612,500	42
Semi-Detached	£378,664	£347,475	18
Terraced	£295,813	£280,000	19
Flat	£189,317	£124,000	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Winchcombe is 46.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Winchcombe: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Winchcombe averages 359 Mbps — 259% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Winchcombe homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	63.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,290

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,339
Median Age	46.1
Median Household Income	£32,306.7
Employment Rate	59.3%
Owner Occupied	66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	39.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Winchcombe?

The average house price in Winchcombe is £502,953 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Winchcombe?

The most affordable entry point in Winchcombe is a flat, with an average price of £189,317.

Is Winchcombe a safe place to live?

Winchcombe has a recorded crime rate of 46.3 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 Winchcombe?

Winchcombe has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Winchcombe?

Average broadband download speeds in Winchcombe are around 359 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.3% of premises.

How big is Winchcombe?

Winchcombe is a settlement in Tewkesbury with a population of approximately 4,339.

Most compared with

How does Winchcombe stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Cleeve

Winchcombe

House price: £443,327 · £502,953
Crime rate: 46.7 · 46.3
Distance: 4.0 mi

Bourton-on-the-Water

Winchcombe

House price: £480,214 · £502,953
Crime rate: 45 · 46.3
Distance: 10.3 mi

Brockworth

Winchcombe

House price: £292,155 · £502,953
Crime rate: 46.8 · 46.3
Distance: 11.4 mi

Cheltenham

Winchcombe

House price: £443,327 · £502,953
Crime rate: 79.2 · 46.3
Distance: 6.4 mi

Churchdown

Winchcombe

House price: £365,700 · £502,953
Crime rate: 46.7 · 46.3
Distance: 10.2 mi

Evesham

Winchcombe

House price: £336,936 · £502,953
Crime rate: N/A · 46.3
Distance: 9.3 mi

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