Churchdown vs Gloucester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gloucester is about 15% cheaper on average. Churchdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Churchdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Churchdown
£365,700
Gloucester
£317,651
Crime Rate
Churchdown
46.7
Gloucester
108.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Churchdown
100.0%
Gloucester
90.6%
Avg Download Speed
Churchdown
447.1
Gloucester
450.2
EPC Rating
Churchdown
71
Gloucester
69.8
Median Income
Churchdown
£30,032
Gloucester
£30,480
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Gloucester more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £317,651 versus £365,700 in Churchdown. The most affordable entry point in Churchdown is a flat at £147,432, while in Gloucester it is a flat at £137,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Churchdown (£315,304 vs £285,741).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Churchdown (46.7 per 1,000) compared to Gloucester (108.8 per 1,000), a 133% difference. The most common crime category in Churchdown is violent-crime, while in Gloucester 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 Churchdown: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.6% in Gloucester.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Churchdown | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 36 |
| Primary | 2 | 28 |
| Secondary | 2 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gloucester enjoy 450.2 Mbps on average, while Churchdown lags behind at 447.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Churchdown and 97.9% in Gloucester. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Churchdown and 88.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (450 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Churchdown is band C (score 71), ahead of Gloucester's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Churchdown and £1,307 in Gloucester. 63.2% of homes in Churchdown have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Gloucester.
Churchdown has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Churchdown has a population of 4,024 while Gloucester has 118,562. Median household income is £30,480 in Gloucester and £30,032 in Churchdown. The median age is 44.6 in Churchdown and 45.7 in Gloucester. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Churchdown and 59.8% in Gloucester.
| Indicator | Churchdown | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,024 | 118,562 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,480 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 35.5% |
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