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Bishop's Cleeve vs Winchcombe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBishop's CleeveWinchcombe
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBishop's CleeveWinchcombe
Population15,9054,339
Median Age44.646.1
Median Household Income£32,548£32,306.7
Employment Rate60.1%59.3%
Owner Occupied67.2%66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified39.5%39.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bishop's Cleeve and Winchcombe?
Bishop's Cleeve and Winchcombe are approximately 4.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bishop's Cleeve or Winchcombe?
Bishop's Cleeve is cheaper, with an average house price of £443,327.
Is Bishop's Cleeve or Winchcombe safer?
Winchcombe has the lower crime rate at 46.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bishop's Cleeve or Winchcombe?
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 Winchcombe?
Bishop's Cleeve has faster average broadband at 441.8 Mbps.

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