Bishop's Cleeve vs Newent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Newent wins on house prices with a 32% 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
Newent
£335,369
Crime Rate
Bishop's Cleeve
46.7
Newent
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Cleeve
100.0%
Newent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Cleeve
441.8
Newent
321
EPC Rating
Bishop's Cleeve
72.3
Newent
68.6
Median Income
Bishop's Cleeve
£32,548
Newent
£30,196
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bishop's Cleeve commands an average of £443,327, compared with £335,369 in Newent – a difference of 32%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Newent it is a flat at £115,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 109% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£240,625 vs £115,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newent prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bishop's Cleeve experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.7 per 1,000 versus 48.3 per 1,000 in Newent. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Newent 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 Newent. There are 4 schools in Bishop's Cleeve and 3 in Newent.
Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.8 Mbps in Bishop's Cleeve and 321.0 Mbps in Newent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 73.8% in Newent. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 61.4% in Newent.
Bishop's Cleeve is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (442 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishop's Cleeve leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Newent averages 68.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,412 in Newent. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newent.
Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £30,196 in Newent. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 48 in Newent. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 69.5% in Newent. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 55.5% in Newent.
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 5,360 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £30,196 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 30.8% |
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