Brockworth vs Gloucester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brockworth offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Gloucester
£317,651
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Gloucester
108.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Gloucester
90.6%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Gloucester
450.2
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Gloucester
69.8
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Gloucester
£30,480
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Brockworth is £292,155, which is 8% less than Gloucester at £317,651. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Gloucester it is a flat at £137,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Brockworth (£263,698 vs £222,518).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brockworth prices grew faster — 35% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Brockworth (46.8 per 1,000) compared to Gloucester (108.8 per 1,000), a 132% difference. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Gloucester 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 90.6% in Gloucester. Brockworth has 4 schools in total, while Gloucester has 36.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 36 |
| Primary | 3 | 28 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gloucester offers faster average downloads at 450.2 Mbps, compared to 447.1 Mbps in Brockworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 97.9% in Gloucester. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 88.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (450 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brockworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Gloucester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,307 in Gloucester. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Gloucester.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,480 in Gloucester and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 45.7 in Gloucester. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 59.8% in Gloucester. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 68.1% in Gloucester.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 118,562 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,480 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 35.5% |
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