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Bishop's Cleeve vs Tewkesbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Tewkesbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. 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

Tewkesbury

£403,840

Crime Rate

Bishop's Cleeve

46.7

Tewkesbury

46.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bishop's Cleeve

100.0%

Tewkesbury

80.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bishop's Cleeve

441.8

Tewkesbury

371

EPC Rating

Bishop's Cleeve

72.3

Tewkesbury

70.9

Median Income

Bishop's Cleeve

£32,548

Tewkesbury

£29,160

At £403,840, Tewkesbury undercuts Bishop's Cleeve (£443,327) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£240,625 vs £145,597).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bishop's Cleeve prices grew faster — 34% vs 34%.

Bishop's Cleeve has a crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Tewkesbury at 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Tewkesbury it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 4 schools in Bishop's Cleeve, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tewkesbury, which has 6 schools, the figure is 80%.

Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown

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

Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBishop's CleeveTewkesbury
Total Schools46
Primary35
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%80%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bishop's Cleeve averages 441.8 Mbps – ahead of Tewkesbury's 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 70% in Tewkesbury.

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bishop's Cleeve leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Tewkesbury averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.

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 Tewkesbury. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 70.6% in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 57% in Tewkesbury.

IndicatorBishop's CleeveTewkesbury
Population15,90514,387
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%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Cleeve and Tewkesbury?
Bishop's Cleeve and Tewkesbury are approximately 4.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Cleeve or Tewkesbury?
Tewkesbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £403,840.
Is Bishop's Cleeve or Tewkesbury safer?
Bishop's Cleeve has the lower crime rate at 46.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Cleeve or Tewkesbury?
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 Tewkesbury?
Bishop's Cleeve has faster average broadband at 441.8 Mbps.

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