Bishop's Cleeve vs Churchdown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Churchdown is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. 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
Churchdown
£365,700
Crime Rate
Bishop's Cleeve
46.7
Churchdown
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Cleeve
100.0%
Churchdown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Cleeve
441.8
Churchdown
447.1
EPC Rating
Bishop's Cleeve
72.3
Churchdown
71
Median Income
Bishop's Cleeve
£32,548
Churchdown
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bishop's Cleeve commands an average of £443,327, compared with £365,700 in Churchdown – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Churchdown it is a flat at £147,432.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£240,625 vs £147,432).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBishop's Cleeve has a crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Churchdown at 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Churchdown 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bishop's Cleeve, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Churchdown. There are 4 schools in Bishop's Cleeve and 4 in Churchdown.
Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Churchdown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Churchdown 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 Churchdown. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 88.6% in Churchdown.
Churchdown is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (447 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishop's Cleeve leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Churchdown averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,169 in Churchdown. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Churchdown.
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 Churchdown. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 44.6 in Churchdown. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 69.1% in Churchdown. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 60.4% in Churchdown.
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Churchdown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 4,024 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 34% |
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