Cheltenham vs Newent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Newent offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Newent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Newent edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Newent
£335,369
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Newent
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Newent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Newent
321
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Newent
68.6
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Newent
£30,196
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Newent is £335,369, which is 32% less than Cheltenham at £443,327. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Newent it is a flat at £115,279.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 109% pricier in Cheltenham (£240,625 vs £115,279).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Newent prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Newent (48.3 per 1,000) compared to Cheltenham (79.2 per 1,000), a 64% difference. The most common crime category in Cheltenham is violent-crime, while in Newent 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 WestNewent has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.3% in Cheltenham. Cheltenham has 33 schools in total, while Newent has 3.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheltenham | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 3 |
| Primary | 27 | 2 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cheltenham offers faster average downloads at 467.9 Mbps, compared to 321.0 Mbps in Newent. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 73.8% in Newent. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 61.4% in Newent.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (468 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cheltenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Newent. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,412 in Newent. 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Newent.
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £30,196 in Newent. The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 48 in Newent. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 55.5% in Newent. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Cheltenham versus 69.5% in Newent.
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Newent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 5,360 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £30,196 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 55.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 30.8% |
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