Churchdown vs Prestbury (Cheltenham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Churchdown wins on house prices with a 51% gap. Churchdown has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Churchdown
£365,700
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£743,180
Crime Rate
Churchdown
46.7
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Churchdown
100.0%
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Churchdown
447.1
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
441.8
EPC Rating
Churchdown
71
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
72.3
Median Income
Churchdown
£30,032
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£32,548
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £365,700, Churchdown undercuts Prestbury (cheltenham) (£743,180) by around 51% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Churchdown is a flat at £147,432, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) it is a flat at £332,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Prestbury (cheltenham) (£1,125,132 vs £475,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Churchdown experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.7 per 1,000 versus 79.2 per 1,000 in Prestbury (cheltenham). The most common crime category in Churchdown is violent-crime, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) 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 data is not fully available for both Churchdown and Prestbury (cheltenham). Churchdown has 4 schools and Prestbury (cheltenham) has 0 schools.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prestbury (Cheltenham) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Churchdown | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Churchdown averages 447.1 Mbps – ahead of Prestbury (cheltenham)'s 441.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Churchdown and 95.6% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Churchdown and 84.7% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Churchdown is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (447 vs 442 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Prestbury (cheltenham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.3 (C), while Churchdown averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Churchdown and £1,075 in Prestbury (cheltenham). 63.2% of homes in Churchdown have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Prestbury (cheltenham) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Prestbury (cheltenham) and £30,032 in Churchdown. The median age is 44.6 in Churchdown and 44.6 in Prestbury (cheltenham). Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Churchdown versus 67.2% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Churchdown and 60.1% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
| Indicator | Churchdown | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,024 | 4,078 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £32,548 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39.5% |
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