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Bishop's Cleeve vs Newent

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBishop's CleeveNewent
Total Schools43
Primary32
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBishop's CleeveNewent
Population15,9055,360
Median Age44.648
Median Household Income£32,548£30,196
Employment Rate60.1%55.5%
Owner Occupied67.2%69.5%
Degree-Level Qualified39.5%30.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Cleeve and Newent?
Bishop's Cleeve and Newent are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Cleeve or Newent?
Newent is cheaper, with an average house price of £335,369.
Is Bishop's Cleeve or Newent safer?
Bishop's Cleeve has the lower crime rate at 46.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Cleeve or Newent?
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 Newent?
Bishop's Cleeve has faster average broadband at 441.8 Mbps.

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