Cheltenham vs Minchinhampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cheltenham is about 23% cheaper on average. Minchinhampton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Minchinhampton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Minchinhampton
£578,228
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Minchinhampton
49.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Minchinhampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Minchinhampton
271.6
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Minchinhampton
67.6
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Minchinhampton
£31,220
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cheltenham is £443,327, which is 23% less than Minchinhampton at £578,228. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Minchinhampton it is a flat at £344,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Minchinhampton (£344,417 vs £240,625).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Minchinhampton prices grew faster — 71% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Minchinhampton (49.8 per 1,000) compared to Cheltenham (79.2 per 1,000), a 59% difference. The most common crime category in Cheltenham is violent-crime, while in Minchinhampton 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 WestMinchinhampton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.3% in Cheltenham. Cheltenham has 33 schools in total, while Minchinhampton has 1.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Minchinhampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheltenham | Minchinhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 1 |
| Primary | 27 | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheltenham offers faster average downloads at 467.9 Mbps, compared to 271.6 Mbps in Minchinhampton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 94.7% in Minchinhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 46.4% in Minchinhampton.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 72% on average download speed (468 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cheltenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (band C) versus 67.6 (band C) in Minchinhampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,568 in Minchinhampton. 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.6% in Minchinhampton.
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £31,220 in Minchinhampton. The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 47.9 in Minchinhampton. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 58.8% in Minchinhampton. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Cheltenham versus 68.9% in Minchinhampton.
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Minchinhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 3,412 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £31,220 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 39.2% |
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