Bishop's Cleeve vs Bourton-on-the-Water
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBourton 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Bourton-on-the-Water |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Bourton-on-the-Water |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 4,177 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £32,306.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 39.6% |
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