Brockworth vs Cheltenham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brockworth offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Cheltenham
£443,327
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Cheltenham
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Cheltenham
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Cheltenham
467.9
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Cheltenham
72.3
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Cheltenham
£32,548
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Brockworth is £292,155, which is 34% less than Cheltenham at £443,327. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Cheltenham it is a flat at £240,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Cheltenham (£681,351 vs £393,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brockworth prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.8 offences per 1,000 people, Brockworth is the safer of the two – 69% lower than Cheltenham's 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Cheltenham 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 WestBrockworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.3% in Cheltenham. Brockworth has 4 schools in total, while Cheltenham has 33.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 33 |
| Primary | 3 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheltenham offers faster average downloads at 467.9 Mbps, compared to 447.1 Mbps in Brockworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 98% in Cheltenham. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 92% in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (468 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cheltenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Brockworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,075 in Cheltenham. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 44.6 in Cheltenham. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 60.1% in Cheltenham. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 67.2% in Cheltenham.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 115,941 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £32,548 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39.5% |
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