Brockworth vs Churchdown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brockworth is about 20% cheaper on average. Churchdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Churchdown
£365,700
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Churchdown
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Churchdown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Churchdown
447.1
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Churchdown
71
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Churchdown
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Brockworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £292,155 versus £365,700 in Churchdown. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Churchdown it is a flat at £147,432.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Churchdown (£475,071 vs £393,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, Churchdown is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Brockworth's 46.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Churchdown 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 Brockworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Churchdown.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Churchdown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brockworth enjoy 447.1 Mbps on average, while Churchdown lags behind at 447.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 91.6% in Churchdown. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 88.6% in Churchdown.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (447 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brockworth is band C (score 71), ahead of Churchdown's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,169 in Churchdown. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Churchdown.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brockworth has a population of 12,007 while Churchdown has 4,024. Median household income is £30,032 in Brockworth and £30,032 in Churchdown. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 44.6 in Churchdown. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 60.4% in Churchdown.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Churchdown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 4,024 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34% |
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