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Bishop's Cleeve vs Bourton-on-the-Water

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bishop's Cleeve is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Bourton On The Water has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bishop's Cleeve edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bishop's Cleeve

£443,327

Bourton-on-the-Water

£480,214

Crime Rate

Bishop's Cleeve

46.7

Bourton-on-the-Water

45.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bishop's Cleeve

100.0%

Bourton-on-the-Water

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bishop's Cleeve

441.8

Bourton-on-the-Water

359.1

EPC Rating

Bishop's Cleeve

72.3

Bourton-on-the-Water

70.3

Median Income

Bishop's Cleeve

£32,548

Bourton-on-the-Water

£32,307

At £443,327, Bishop's Cleeve undercuts Bourton On The Water (£480,214) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Bourton On The Water it is a flat at £280,296.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Bourton On The Water (£280,296 vs £240,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bourton On The Water prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.

Bourton On The Water has a crime rate of 45 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Bishop's Cleeve at 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Bourton On The Water it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 4 schools in Bishop's Cleeve, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bourton On The Water, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bourton-on-the-Water School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBishop's CleeveBourton-on-the-Water
Total Schools42
Primary31
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bishop's Cleeve averages 441.8 Mbps – ahead of Bourton On The Water's 359.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 91.3% in Bourton On The Water. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 67.7% in Bourton On The Water.

Bishop's Cleeve is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (442 vs 359 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bishop's Cleeve leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Bourton On The Water averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,290 in Bourton On The Water. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Bourton On The Water.

Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £32,306.7 in Bourton On The Water. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 46.1 in Bourton On The Water. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 66.5% in Bourton On The Water. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 59.3% in Bourton On The Water.

IndicatorBishop's CleeveBourton-on-the-Water
Population15,9054,177
Median Age44.646.1
Median Household Income£32,548£32,306.7
Employment Rate60.1%59.3%
Owner Occupied67.2%66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified39.5%39.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Cleeve and Bourton On The Water?
Bishop's Cleeve and Bourton On The Water are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Cleeve or Bourton On The Water?
Bishop's Cleeve is cheaper, with an average house price of £443,327.
Is Bishop's Cleeve or Bourton On The Water safer?
Bourton On The Water has the lower crime rate at 45 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Cleeve or Bourton On The Water?
Bishop's Cleeve has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bishop's Cleeve or Bourton On The Water?
Bishop's Cleeve has faster average broadband at 441.8 Mbps.

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