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Bishop's Cleeve vs Northway

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Northway is about 75% cheaper on average. 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

Northway

£253,256

Crime Rate

Bishop's Cleeve

46.7

Northway

46.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bishop's Cleeve

100.0%

Northway

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bishop's Cleeve

441.8

Northway

371

EPC Rating

Bishop's Cleeve

72.3

Northway

70.9

Median Income

Bishop's Cleeve

£32,548

Northway

£29,160

The average house price in Northway is £253,256, which is 75% less than Bishop's Cleeve at £443,327. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Northway it is a terraced at £217,714.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 106% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£681,351 vs £331,062).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Northway prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.

With 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bishop's Cleeve is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Northway's 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Northway it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Bishop's Cleeve has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Northway. Bishop's Cleeve has 4 schools in total, while Northway has 2.

Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Northway School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBishop's CleeveNorthway
Total Schools42
Primary32
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bishop's Cleeve offers faster average downloads at 441.8 Mbps, compared to 371.0 Mbps in Northway. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 94.2% in Northway. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 70% in Northway.

Bishop's Cleeve is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (442 vs 371 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bishop's Cleeve are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Northway. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,246 in Northway. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Northway.

Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £29,160.3 in Northway. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 47.7 in Northway. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 57% in Northway. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 70.6% in Northway.

IndicatorBishop's CleeveNorthway
Population15,9054,858
Median Age44.647.7
Median Household Income£32,548£29,160.3
Employment Rate60.1%57%
Owner Occupied67.2%70.6%
Degree-Level Qualified39.5%35.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Cleeve and Northway?
Bishop's Cleeve and Northway are approximately 4.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Cleeve or Northway?
Northway is cheaper, with an average house price of £253,256.
Is Bishop's Cleeve or Northway safer?
Bishop's Cleeve has the lower crime rate at 46.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Cleeve or Northway?
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 Northway?
Bishop's Cleeve has faster average broadband at 441.8 Mbps.

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