Bishop's Cleeve vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBishop'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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf 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.
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 14,387 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 35.9% |
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