Churchdown vs Innsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Innsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Churchdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Churchdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Churchdown
£365,700
Innsworth
£355,587
Crime Rate
Churchdown
46.7
Innsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Churchdown
100.0%
Innsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Churchdown
447.1
Innsworth
447.1
EPC Rating
Churchdown
71
Innsworth
71
Median Income
Churchdown
£30,032
Innsworth
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Churchdown commands an average of £365,700, compared with £355,587 in Innsworth – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Churchdown is a flat at £147,432, while in Innsworth it is a terraced at £304,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Innsworth (£304,164 vs £237,985).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestChurchdown has a crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64% lower than Innsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Churchdown is violent-crime, while in Innsworth 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 WestFamilies may prefer Churchdown, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Innsworth. There are 4 schools in Churchdown and 5 in Innsworth.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Churchdown | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Churchdown and 447.1 Mbps in Innsworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Churchdown and 91.6% in Innsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Churchdown and 88.6% in Innsworth.
Churchdown is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (447 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Churchdown leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Innsworth averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Churchdown and £1,169 in Innsworth. 63.2% of homes in Churchdown have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Innsworth.
Churchdown has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,032 in Churchdown and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 44.6 in Churchdown and 44.6 in Innsworth. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Churchdown versus 69.1% in Innsworth. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Churchdown and 60.4% in Innsworth.
| Indicator | Churchdown | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,024 | 9,456 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34% |
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