Town comparison
Cirencester vs Cricklade
Which is better to live in? 6.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cricklade is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Cirencester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cirencester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cirencester
£524,419
Cricklade
£370,420
Crime Rate
Cirencester
45.0
Cricklade
49.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cirencester
100.0%
Cricklade
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cirencester
308.4
Cricklade
287.8
EPC Rating
Cirencester
69.5
Cricklade
70.1
Median Income
Cirencester
£32,467
Cricklade
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Cirencester commands an average of £524,419, compared with £370,420 in Cricklade – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Cirencester is a flat at £230,228, while in Cricklade it is a terraced at £276,944.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 76% pricier in Cirencester (£840,055 vs £478,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cirencester prices grew faster — 44% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCirencester has a crime rate of 45 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Cricklade at 49.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cirencester is violent-crime, while in Cricklade 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 Cirencester, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cricklade. There are 6 schools in Cirencester and 1 in Cricklade.
Cirencester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cirencester | Cricklade |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 308.4 Mbps in Cirencester and 287.8 Mbps in Cricklade. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Cirencester and 88.4% in Cricklade. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Cirencester and 48.2% in Cricklade.
Cirencester is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (308 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cricklade, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Cirencester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Cirencester and £1,322 in Cricklade. 60.1% of homes in Cirencester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Cricklade.
Cricklade has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,049.5 in Cricklade and £32,466.8 in Cirencester. The median age is 46.2 in Cirencester and 44.9 in Cricklade. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Cirencester and 61% in Cricklade. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Cirencester versus 66% in Cricklade. Cirencester has a population of 17,715 and Cricklade has 4,030.
| Indicator | Cirencester | Cricklade |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,715 | 4,030 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,466.8 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 36.5% |
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