Churchdown vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Churchdown offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Churchdown has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Churchdown edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Churchdown
£365,700
Tewkesbury
£403,840
Crime Rate
Churchdown
46.7
Tewkesbury
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Churchdown
100.0%
Tewkesbury
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Churchdown
447.1
Tewkesbury
371
EPC Rating
Churchdown
71
Tewkesbury
70.9
Median Income
Churchdown
£30,032
Tewkesbury
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Churchdown is £365,700, which is 9% less than Tewkesbury at £403,840. The most affordable entry point in Churchdown is a flat at £147,432, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 4% pricier in Churchdown (£315,304 vs £302,622).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Churchdown prices grew faster — 62% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, Churchdown is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Tewkesbury's 46.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Churchdown is violent-crime, while in Tewkesbury 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 80% in Tewkesbury. Churchdown has 4 schools in total, while Tewkesbury has 6.
Churchdown School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Churchdown | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Churchdown offers faster average downloads at 447.1 Mbps, compared to 371.0 Mbps in Tewkesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Churchdown and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Churchdown and 70% in Tewkesbury.
Churchdown is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (447 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Churchdown are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Tewkesbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Churchdown and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 63.2% of homes in Churchdown have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,032 in Churchdown and £29,160.3 in Tewkesbury. The median age is 44.6 in Churchdown and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Churchdown and 57% in Tewkesbury. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Churchdown versus 70.6% in Tewkesbury.
| Indicator | Churchdown | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,024 | 14,387 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 35.9% |
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