Brockworth vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Brockworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £292,155, Brockworth undercuts Dursley (£350,701) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Dursley (£505,696 vs £393,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dursley prices grew faster — 38% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBrockworth has a crime rate of 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Dursley at 49.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 WestOf the 4 schools in Brockworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dursley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brockworth averages 447.1 Mbps – ahead of Dursley's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 45.8% in Dursley.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 66% on average download speed (447 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brockworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Dursley averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,417 in Dursley. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,616 in Dursley and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 46.9 in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 72.7% in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 59.8% in Dursley.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 38.7% |
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