Town comparison
Cheltenham vs Winchcombe
Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Cheltenham is about 12% cheaper on average. Winchcombe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Winchcombe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cheltenham
£443,327
Winchcombe
£502,953
Crime Rate
Cheltenham
79.2
Winchcombe
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cheltenham
96.3%
Winchcombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cheltenham
467.9
Winchcombe
359.1
EPC Rating
Cheltenham
72.3
Winchcombe
70.3
Median Income
Cheltenham
£32,548
Winchcombe
£32,307
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cheltenham is £443,327, which is 12% less than Winchcombe at £502,953. The most affordable entry point in Cheltenham is a flat at £240,625, while in Winchcombe it is a flat at £189,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Cheltenham (£240,625 vs £189,317).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winchcombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.3 offences per 1,000 people, Winchcombe is the safer of the two – 71% lower than Cheltenham's 79.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cheltenham is violent-crime, while in Winchcombe 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 WestWinchcombe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.3% in Cheltenham. Cheltenham has 33 schools in total, while Winchcombe has 1.
Cheltenham School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (27 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Winchcombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cheltenham | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 359.1 Mbps in Winchcombe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98% of premises in Cheltenham and 91.3% in Winchcombe. Gigabit availability stands at 92% in Cheltenham and 67.7% in Winchcombe.
Cheltenham is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (468 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cheltenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Winchcombe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,075 in Cheltenham and £1,290 in Winchcombe. 69.4% of homes in Cheltenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Winchcombe.
Cheltenham has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Cheltenham and £32,306.7 in Winchcombe. The median age is 44.6 in Cheltenham and 46.1 in Winchcombe. Employment rates stand at 60.1% in Cheltenham and 59.3% in Winchcombe. Owner-occupancy is 67.2% in Cheltenham versus 66.5% in Winchcombe.
| Indicator | Cheltenham | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,941 | 4,339 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,548 | £32,306.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.1% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.2% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.5% | 39.6% |
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