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Bishop's Cleeve vs Brockworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Brockworth wins on house prices with a 52% gap. Bishop's Cleeve 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

Brockworth

£292,155

Crime Rate

Bishop's Cleeve

46.7

Brockworth

46.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bishop's Cleeve

100.0%

Brockworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bishop's Cleeve

441.8

Brockworth

447.1

EPC Rating

Bishop's Cleeve

72.3

Brockworth

71

Median Income

Bishop's Cleeve

£32,548

Brockworth

£30,032

Property in Bishop's Cleeve commands an average of £443,327, compared with £292,155 in Brockworth – a difference of 52%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Brockworth it is a flat at £146,550.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 73% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£681,351 vs £393,472).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Brockworth prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.

Residents of Bishop's Cleeve experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.7 per 1,000 versus 46.8 per 1,000 in Brockworth. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Brockworth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Bishop's Cleeve, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brockworth. There are 4 schools in Bishop's Cleeve and 4 in Brockworth.

Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown

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

Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBishop's CleeveBrockworth
Total Schools44
Primary33
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Brockworth and 441.8 Mbps in Bishop's Cleeve. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 91.6% in Brockworth. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 88.6% in Brockworth.

Brockworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (447 vs 442 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Bishop's Cleeve, scoring 72.3 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Brockworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,169 in Brockworth. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Brockworth.

Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 44.6 in Brockworth. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 60.4% in Brockworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 69.1% in Brockworth. Bishop's Cleeve has a population of 15,905 and Brockworth has 12,007.

IndicatorBishop's CleeveBrockworth
Population15,90512,007
Median Age44.644.6
Median Household Income£32,548£30,032
Employment Rate60.1%60.4%
Owner Occupied67.2%69.1%
Degree-Level Qualified39.5%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Cleeve and Brockworth?
Bishop's Cleeve and Brockworth are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Cleeve or Brockworth?
Brockworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £292,155.
Is Bishop's Cleeve or Brockworth safer?
Bishop's Cleeve has the lower crime rate at 46.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Cleeve or Brockworth?
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 Brockworth?
Brockworth has faster average broadband at 447.1 Mbps.

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