Bishop's Cleeve vs Winchcombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bishop's Cleeve wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Winchcombe 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
Winchcombe
£502,953
Crime Rate
Bishop's Cleeve
46.7
Winchcombe
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bishop's Cleeve
100.0%
Winchcombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bishop's Cleeve
441.8
Winchcombe
359.1
EPC Rating
Bishop's Cleeve
72.3
Winchcombe
70.3
Median Income
Bishop's Cleeve
£32,548
Winchcombe
£32,307
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Winchcombe commands an average of £502,953, compared with £443,327 in Bishop's Cleeve – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Bishop's Cleeve is a flat at £240,625, while in Winchcombe it is a flat at £189,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Bishop's Cleeve (£240,625 vs £189,317).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winchcombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Winchcombe experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.3 per 1,000 versus 46.7 per 1,000 in Bishop's Cleeve. The most common crime category in Bishop's Cleeve is violent-crime, while in Winchcombe 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 WestFamilies may prefer Bishop's Cleeve, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Winchcombe. There are 4 schools in Bishop's Cleeve and 1 in Winchcombe.
Bishop's Cleeve School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Winchcombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bishop's Cleeve | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.8 Mbps in Bishop's Cleeve and 359.1 Mbps in Winchcombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bishop's Cleeve and 91.3% in Winchcombe. Gigabit availability stands at 84.7% in Bishop's Cleeve and 67.7% in Winchcombe.
Bishop's Cleeve is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (442 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bishop's Cleeve leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Winchcombe averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Bishop's Cleeve and £1,290 in Winchcombe. 69.4% of homes in Bishop's Cleeve have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Winchcombe.
Bishop's Cleeve has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Bishop's Cleeve and £32,306.7 in Winchcombe. The median age is 44.6 in Bishop's Cleeve and 46.1 in Winchcombe. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Bishop's Cleeve versus 66.5% in Winchcombe. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Bishop's Cleeve and 59.3% in Winchcombe.
| Indicator | Bishop's Cleeve | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,905 | 4,339 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £32,306.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 39.6% |
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