Bishop's Cleeve vs Evesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Evesham wins on house prices with a 32% gap. For families, Bishop's Cleeve edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishop's Cleeve
£443,327
Evesham
£336,936
Crime Rate
Bishop's Cleeve
46.7
Evesham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Cleeve
100.0%
Evesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Cleeve
441.8
Evesham
398.1
EPC Rating
Bishop's Cleeve
72.3
Evesham
70.2
Median Income
Bishop's Cleeve
£32,548
Evesham
£30,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £336,936, Evesham undercuts Bishop's Cleeve (£443,327) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Evesham it is a flat at £149,255.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£240,625 vs £149,255).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishop's Cleeve prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bishop's Cleeve and Evesham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 4 schools in Bishop's Cleeve, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Evesham, which has 8 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.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Evesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bishop's Cleeve averages 441.8 Mbps – ahead of Evesham's 398.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 96.4% in Evesham. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 74.9% in Evesham.
Bishop's Cleeve is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (442 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishop's Cleeve, scoring 72.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Evesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,384 in Evesham. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Evesham.
Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £30,938 in Evesham. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 47.5 in Evesham. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 58.5% in Evesham. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 69.2% in Evesham. Bishop's Cleeve has a population of 15,905 and Evesham has 27,792.
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Evesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 27,792 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £30,938 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 37% |
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