Brockworth vs Prestbury (Cheltenham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Brockworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 61% lower. Brockworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£743,180
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
441.8
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
72.3
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£32,548
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £292,155, Brockworth undercuts Prestbury (cheltenham) (£743,180) by around 61% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) it is a flat at £332,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Prestbury (cheltenham) (£1,125,132 vs £393,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Prestbury (cheltenham) prices grew faster — 37% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBrockworth has a crime rate of 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69% lower than Prestbury (cheltenham) at 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) 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 WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Brockworth and Prestbury (cheltenham). Brockworth has 4 schools and Prestbury (cheltenham) has 0 schools.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prestbury (Cheltenham) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Brockworth | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brockworth averages 447.1 Mbps – ahead of Prestbury (cheltenham)'s 441.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 95.6% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 84.7% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (447 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Prestbury (cheltenham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Brockworth averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,075 in Prestbury (cheltenham). 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Prestbury (cheltenham) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Prestbury (cheltenham) and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 44.6 in Prestbury (cheltenham). Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 67.2% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 60.1% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
| Indicator | Brockworth | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 4,078 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £32,548 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39.5% |
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