Brockworth vs Innsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brockworth wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Innsworth
£355,587
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Innsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Innsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Innsworth
447.1
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Innsworth
71
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Innsworth
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £292,155, Brockworth undercuts Innsworth (£355,587) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Innsworth it is a terraced at £304,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 13% pricier in Innsworth (£304,164 vs £263,698).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Brockworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.8 per 1,000 versus 76.8 per 1,000 in Innsworth. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Innsworth 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 Innsworth, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brockworth averages 447.1 Mbps – ahead of Innsworth's 447.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 91.6% in Innsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 88.6% in Innsworth.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (447 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brockworth, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Innsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,169 in Innsworth. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Innsworth.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,032 in Brockworth and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 44.6 in Innsworth. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 60.4% in Innsworth. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 69.1% in Innsworth. Brockworth has a population of 12,007 and Innsworth has 9,456.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 9,456 |
| 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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