Brockworth vs Winchcombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brockworth is about 42% cheaper on average. Winchcombe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brockworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brockworth
£292,155
Winchcombe
£502,953
Crime Rate
Brockworth
46.8
Winchcombe
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brockworth
100.0%
Winchcombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brockworth
447.1
Winchcombe
359.1
EPC Rating
Brockworth
71
Winchcombe
70.3
Median Income
Brockworth
£30,032
Winchcombe
£32,307
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Brockworth is £292,155, which is 42% less than Winchcombe at £502,953. The most affordable entry point in Brockworth is a flat at £146,550, while in Winchcombe it is a flat at £189,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 37% pricier in Winchcombe (£627,298 vs £393,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winchcombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.3 offences per 1,000 people, Winchcombe is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Brockworth's 46.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brockworth is violent-crime, while in Winchcombe 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 Winchcombe. Brockworth has 4 schools in total, while Winchcombe has 1.
Brockworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Winchcombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brockworth | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brockworth offers faster average downloads at 447.1 Mbps, compared to 359.1 Mbps in Winchcombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Brockworth and 91.3% in Winchcombe. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Brockworth and 67.7% in Winchcombe.
Brockworth is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (447 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brockworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Winchcombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Brockworth and £1,290 in Winchcombe. 63.2% of homes in Brockworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Winchcombe.
Winchcombe has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,306.7 in Winchcombe and £30,032 in Brockworth. The median age is 44.6 in Brockworth and 46.1 in Winchcombe. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Brockworth and 59.3% in Winchcombe. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Brockworth versus 66.5% in Winchcombe.
| Indicator | Brockworth | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,007 | 4,339 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £32,306.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39.6% |
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