Brockworth vs Northway
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Northway is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Northway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Northway
£253,256
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Northway
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Northway
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Northway
371
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Northway
70.9
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Northway
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Brockworth commands an average of £292,155, compared with £253,256 in Northway – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Northway it is a terraced at £217,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Northway (£245,000 vs £146,550).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northway prices grew faster — 51% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestNorthway has a crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Brockworth at 46.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Northway 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 WestFamilies may prefer Brockworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Northway. There are 4 schools in Brockworth and 2 in Northway.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Brockworth and 371.0 Mbps in Northway. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 94.2% in Northway. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 70% in Northway.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (447 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brockworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Northway averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,246 in Northway. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Northway.
Northway has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,032 in Brockworth and £29,160.3 in Northway. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 47.7 in Northway. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 70.6% in Northway. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 57% in Northway.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 4,858 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 35.9% |
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