Cheltenham vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tewkesbury is about 10% cheaper on average. Tewkesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cheltenham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Tewkesbury
£403,840
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Tewkesbury
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Tewkesbury
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Tewkesbury
371
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Tewkesbury
70.9
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Tewkesbury
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Tewkesbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £403,840 versus £443,327 in Cheltenham. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Cheltenham (£240,625 vs £145,597).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheltenham prices grew faster — 34% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Tewkesbury (46.7 per 1,000) compared to Cheltenham (79.2 per 1,000), a 70% difference. The most common crime category in Cheltenham is violent-crime, while in Tewkesbury 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 favours Cheltenham: 96.3% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Tewkesbury.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheltenham | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 33 | 6 |
| Primary | 27 | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 96.3% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cheltenham enjoy 467.9 Mbps on average, while Tewkesbury lags behind at 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 70% in Tewkesbury.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 26% on average download speed (468 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cheltenham is band C (score 72.3), ahead of Tewkesbury's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cheltenham has a population of 115,941 while Tewkesbury has 14,387. Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £29,160.3 in Tewkesbury. The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 57% in Tewkesbury.
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 14,387 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 35.9% |
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