Broad Blunsdon vs Cirencester

At £320,292, Broad Blunsdon undercuts Cirencester (£524,419) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat at £147,706, while in Cirencester it is a flat at £230,228.

Residents of Cirencester experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45 per 1,000 versus 69 per 1,000 in Broad Blunsdon. The most common crime category in Broad Blunsdon is violent-crime, while in Cirencester it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 2 schools in Broad Blunsdon, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cirencester, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Broad Blunsdon averages 491.8 Mbps – ahead of Cirencester's 308.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Broad Blunsdon and 94.1% in Cirencester. Gigabit availability stands at 98.2% in Broad Blunsdon and 55.2% in Cirencester.

→Broad Blunsdon is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (492 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Broad Blunsdon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.8 (C), while Cirencester averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Broad Blunsdon and £1,394 in Cirencester. 68.8% of homes in Broad Blunsdon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cirencester.

→Broad Blunsdon has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,921 in Broad Blunsdon and £32,466.8 in Cirencester. The median age is 41.3 in Broad Blunsdon and 46.2 in Cirencester. Owner-occupancy is 63.7% in Broad Blunsdon versus 67.9% in Cirencester. Employment rates stand at 63% in Broad Blunsdon and 60.7% in Cirencester.

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