Cheltenham vs Churchdown
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Churchdown is about 21% cheaper on average. Churchdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Churchdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Churchdown
£365,700
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Churchdown
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Churchdown
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Churchdown
447.1
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Churchdown
71
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Churchdown
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Churchdown more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £365,700 versus £443,327 in Cheltenham. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Churchdown it is a flat at £147,432.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 63% pricier in Cheltenham (£240,625 vs £147,432).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, Churchdown is the safer of the two – 70% lower than Cheltenham's 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheltenham is violent-crime, while in Churchdown 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 Churchdown: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 96.3% in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheltenham | Churchdown |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 4 |
| Primary | 27 | 2 |
| Secondary | 6 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheltenham enjoy 467.9 Mbps on average, while Churchdown lags behind at 447.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 91.6% in Churchdown. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 88.6% in Churchdown.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (468 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cheltenham is band C (score 72.3), ahead of Churchdown's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,169 in Churchdown. 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Churchdown.
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cheltenham has a population of 115,941 while Churchdown has 4,024. Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £30,032 in Churchdown. The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 44.6 in Churchdown. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 60.4% in Churchdown.
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Churchdown |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 4,024 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 34% |
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