Bishop's Cleeve vs Prestbury (Cheltenham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bishop's Cleeve is about 40% cheaper on average. Bishop's Cleeve has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bishop's Cleeve
£443,327
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£743,180
Crime Rate
Bishop's Cleeve
46.7
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Cleeve
100.0%
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Cleeve
441.8
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
441.8
EPC Rating
Bishop's Cleeve
72.3
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
72.3
Median Income
Bishop's Cleeve
£32,548
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£32,548
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bishop's Cleeve is £443,327, which is 40% less than Prestbury (cheltenham) at £743,180. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) it is a flat at £332,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Prestbury (cheltenham) (£1,125,132 vs £681,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Prestbury (cheltenham) prices grew faster — 37% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bishop's Cleeve (46.7 per 1,000) compared to Prestbury (cheltenham) (79.2 per 1,000), a 70% difference. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bishop's Cleeve and Prestbury (cheltenham). Bishop's Cleeve has 4 schools and Prestbury (cheltenham) has 0 schools.
Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prestbury (Cheltenham) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bishop's Cleeve offers faster average downloads at 441.8 Mbps, compared to 441.8 Mbps in Prestbury (cheltenham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 95.6% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 84.7% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Bishop's Cleeve is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (442 vs 442 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 72.3 (band C) in Prestbury (cheltenham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,075 in Prestbury (cheltenham). 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £32,548 in Prestbury (cheltenham). The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 44.6 in Prestbury (cheltenham). Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 60.1% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 67.2% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 4,078 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £32,548 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 39.5% |
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