Town comparison
Bourton-on-the-Water vs Winchcombe
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bourton On The Water offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Bourton On The Water has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bourton On The Water edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bourton-on-the-Water
£480,214
Winchcombe
£502,953
Crime Rate
Bourton-on-the-Water
45.0
Winchcombe
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bourton-on-the-Water
100.0%
Winchcombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bourton-on-the-Water
359.1
Winchcombe
359.1
EPC Rating
Bourton-on-the-Water
70.3
Winchcombe
70.3
Median Income
Bourton-on-the-Water
£32,307
Winchcombe
£32,307
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bourton On The Water more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £480,214 versus £502,953 in Winchcombe. The most affordable entry point in Bourton On The Water is a flat at £280,296, while in Winchcombe it is a flat at £189,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Bourton On The Water (£280,296 vs £189,317).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winchcombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bourton On The Water (45 per 1,000) compared to Winchcombe (46.3 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Bourton On The Water 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 WestSchool quality favours Bourton On The Water: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Winchcombe.
Bourton-on-the-Water School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 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 | Bourton-on-the-Water | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bourton On The Water enjoy 359.1 Mbps on average, while Winchcombe lags behind at 359.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.3% of premises in Bourton On The Water and 91.3% in Winchcombe. Gigabit availability stands at 67.7% in Bourton On The Water and 67.7% in Winchcombe.
Bourton On The Water is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (359 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bourton On The Water is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Winchcombe's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,290 in Bourton On The Water and £1,290 in Winchcombe. 63.4% of homes in Bourton On The Water have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Winchcombe.
Bourton On The Water has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bourton On The Water has a population of 4,177 while Winchcombe has 4,339. Median household income is £32,306.7 in Bourton On The Water and £32,306.7 in Winchcombe. The median age is 46.1 in Bourton On The Water and 46.1 in Winchcombe. Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Bourton On The Water and 59.3% in Winchcombe.
| Indicator | Bourton-on-the-Water | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,177 | 4,339 |
| Median Age | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,306.7 | £32,306.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.6% | 39.6% |
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