Churchdown vs Cirencester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Churchdown offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Cirencester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Churchdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Churchdown
£365,700
Cirencester
£524,419
Crime Rate
Churchdown
46.7
Cirencester
45.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Churchdown
100.0%
Cirencester
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Churchdown
447.1
Cirencester
308.4
EPC Rating
Churchdown
71
Cirencester
69.5
Median Income
Churchdown
£30,032
Cirencester
£32,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Churchdown is £365,700, which is 30% less than Cirencester at £524,419. The most affordable entry point in Churchdown is a flat at £147,432, while in Cirencester it is a flat at £230,228.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Cirencester (£840,055 vs £475,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 45 offences per 1,000 people, Cirencester is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Churchdown's 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Churchdown is violent-crime, while in Cirencester 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 WestChurchdown has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cirencester. Churchdown has 4 schools in total, while Cirencester has 6.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cirencester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Churchdown | Cirencester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Churchdown offers faster average downloads at 447.1 Mbps, compared to 308.4 Mbps in Cirencester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Churchdown and 94.1% in Cirencester. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Churchdown and 55.2% in Cirencester.
Churchdown is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (447 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Churchdown are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Cirencester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Churchdown and £1,394 in Cirencester. 63.2% of homes in Churchdown have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Cirencester.
Churchdown has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,466.8 in Cirencester and £30,032 in Churchdown. The median age is 44.6 in Churchdown and 46.2 in Cirencester. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Churchdown and 60.7% in Cirencester. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Churchdown versus 67.9% in Cirencester.
| Indicator | Churchdown | Cirencester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,024 | 17,715 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £32,466.8 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39% |
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