Brockworth vs Newent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brockworth is about 13% cheaper on average. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Newent
£335,369
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Newent
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Newent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Newent
321
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Newent
68.6
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Newent
£30,196
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Brockworth is £292,155, which is 13% less than Newent at £335,369. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Newent it is a flat at £115,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Brockworth (£146,550 vs £115,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newent prices grew faster — 36% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Brockworth (46.8 per 1,000) compared to Newent (48.3 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Newent 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 100% in Newent. Brockworth has 4 schools in total, while Newent has 3.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brockworth offers faster average downloads at 447.1 Mbps, compared to 321.0 Mbps in Newent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 73.8% in Newent. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 61.4% in Newent.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (447 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brockworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Newent. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,412 in Newent. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newent.
Brockworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,196 in Newent and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 48 in Newent. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 55.5% in Newent. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 69.5% in Newent.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 5,360 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,196 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 30.8% |
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