Cheltenham vs Evesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Evesham offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. For families, Evesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Evesham
£336,936
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Evesham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Evesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Evesham
398.1
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Evesham
70.2
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Evesham
£30,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Evesham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,936 versus £443,327 in Cheltenham. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Evesham it is a flat at £149,255.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 61% pricier in Cheltenham (£240,625 vs £149,255).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheltenham prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cheltenham and Evesham at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Evesham: 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.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheltenham | Evesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 8 |
| Primary | 27 | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheltenham enjoy 467.9 Mbps on average, while Evesham lags behind at 398.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 96.4% in Evesham. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 74.9% in Evesham.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (468 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cheltenham is band C (score 72.3), ahead of Evesham's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,384 in Evesham. 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Evesham.
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cheltenham has a population of 115,941 while Evesham has 27,792. Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £30,938 in Evesham. The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 47.5 in Evesham. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 58.5% in Evesham.
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Evesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 27,792 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £30,938 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 37% |
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