Cheltenham vs Innsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Innsworth wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Innsworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Innsworth
£355,587
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Innsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Innsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Innsworth
447.1
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Innsworth
71
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Innsworth
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Cheltenham commands an average of £443,327, compared with £355,587 in Innsworth – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Innsworth it is a terraced at £304,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Cheltenham (£681,351 vs £441,508).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Innsworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.8 per 1,000 versus 79.2 per 1,000 in Cheltenham. The most common crime category in Cheltenham is violent-crime, while in Innsworth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Innsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 96.3% in Cheltenham. There are 33 schools in Cheltenham and 5 in Innsworth.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheltenham | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 5 |
| Primary | 27 | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.9 Mbps in Cheltenham and 447.1 Mbps in Innsworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 91.6% in Innsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 88.6% in Innsworth.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (468 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cheltenham, scoring 72.3 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Innsworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,169 in Innsworth. 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Innsworth.
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 Cheltenham and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 44.6 in Innsworth. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 60.4% in Innsworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Cheltenham versus 69.1% in Innsworth. Cheltenham has a population of 115,941 and Innsworth has 9,456.
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 9,456 |
| 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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