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Bishop's Cleeve vs Churchdown

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Bishop'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.

Families 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.

MetricBishop's CleeveChurchdown
Total Schools44
Primary32
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBishop's CleeveChurchdown
Population15,9054,024
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 Churchdown?
Bishop's Cleeve and Churchdown are approximately 6.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Cleeve or Churchdown?
Churchdown is cheaper, with an average house price of £365,700.
Is Bishop's Cleeve or Churchdown safer?
Bishop's Cleeve has the lower crime rate at 46.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Cleeve or Churchdown?
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 Churchdown?
Churchdown has faster average broadband at 447.1 Mbps.

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