Cheltenham vs Prestbury (Cheltenham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Cheltenham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Cheltenham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£743,180
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
441.8
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
72.3
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£32,548
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Prestbury (cheltenham) commands an average of £743,180, compared with £443,327 in Cheltenham – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) it is a flat at £332,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Prestbury (cheltenham) (£1,125,132 vs £681,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Prestbury (cheltenham) prices grew faster — 37% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCheltenham has a crime rate of 79.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Prestbury (cheltenham) at 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheltenham is violent-crime, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) 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 data is not fully available for both Cheltenham and Prestbury (cheltenham). Cheltenham has 33 schools and Prestbury (cheltenham) has 0 schools.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prestbury (Cheltenham) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cheltenham | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 0 |
| Primary | 27 | 0 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.9 Mbps in Cheltenham and 441.8 Mbps in Prestbury (cheltenham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 95.6% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 84.7% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (468 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cheltenham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Prestbury (cheltenham) averages 72.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,075 in Prestbury (cheltenham). 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 69.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £32,548 in Prestbury (cheltenham). The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 44.6 in Prestbury (cheltenham). Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Cheltenham versus 67.2% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 60.1% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 4,078 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £32,548 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 39.5% |
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