Brockworth vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brockworth offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Tewkesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Tewkesbury
£403,840
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Tewkesbury
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Tewkesbury
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Tewkesbury
371
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Tewkesbury
70.9
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Tewkesbury
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Brockworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £292,155 versus £403,840 in Tewkesbury. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Tewkesbury (£479,200 vs £393,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brockworth prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Tewkesbury (46.7 per 1,000) compared to Brockworth (46.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Tewkesbury 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 favours Brockworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Tewkesbury.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brockworth enjoy 447.1 Mbps on average, while Tewkesbury lags behind at 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 70% in Tewkesbury.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (447 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brockworth is band C (score 71), ahead of Tewkesbury's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brockworth has a population of 12,007 while Tewkesbury has 14,387. Median household income is £30,032 in Brockworth and £29,160.3 in Tewkesbury. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 57% in Tewkesbury.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 14,387 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Brockworth and Tewkesbury?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brockworth or Tewkesbury?
Is Brockworth or Tewkesbury safer?
Which has better schools, Brockworth or Tewkesbury?
Which has faster broadband, Brockworth or Tewkesbury?
Keep exploring