Bishop's Cleeve vs Pershore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Pershore offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. For families, Bishop's Cleeve edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bishop's Cleeve
£443,327
Pershore
£410,361
Crime Rate
Bishop's Cleeve
46.7
Pershore
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Cleeve
100.0%
Pershore
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Cleeve
441.8
Pershore
417.5
EPC Rating
Bishop's Cleeve
72.3
Pershore
70.2
Median Income
Bishop's Cleeve
£32,548
Pershore
£30,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Pershore more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £410,361 versus £443,327 in Bishop's Cleeve. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Pershore it is a flat at £169,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£240,625 vs £169,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishop's Cleeve prices grew faster — 34% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Bishop's Cleeve and Pershore at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Bishop's Cleeve: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Pershore.
Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pershore School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bishop's Cleeve enjoy 441.8 Mbps on average, while Pershore lags behind at 417.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 95% in Pershore. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 80.8% in Pershore.
Bishop's Cleeve is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (442 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bishop's Cleeve is band C (score 72.3), ahead of Pershore's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,290 in Pershore. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Pershore.
Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bishop's Cleeve has a population of 15,905 while Pershore has 8,207. Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £30,273 in Pershore. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 47.6 in Pershore. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 57.5% in Pershore.
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 8,207 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £30,273 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 33% |
Location
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