Town comparison
Cricklade vs Highworth
Which is better to live in? 6.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Highworth is about 13% cheaper on average. Cricklade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cricklade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cricklade
£370,420
Highworth
£327,310
Crime Rate
Cricklade
49.1
Highworth
68.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cricklade
100.0%
Highworth
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cricklade
287.8
Highworth
287.8
EPC Rating
Cricklade
70.1
Highworth
70.1
Median Income
Cricklade
£33,050
Highworth
£33,050
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Highworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £327,310 versus £370,420 in Cricklade. The most affordable entry point in Cricklade is a terraced at £276,944, while in Highworth it is a flat at £152,685.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 5% pricier in Cricklade (£313,923 vs £298,793).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highworth prices grew faster — 38% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.1 offences per 1,000 people, Cricklade is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Highworth's 68.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cricklade is violent-crime, while in Highworth 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 Cricklade: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Highworth.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highworth School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cricklade | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cricklade enjoy 287.8 Mbps on average, while Highworth lags behind at 287.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Cricklade and 88.4% in Highworth. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Cricklade and 48.2% in Highworth.
Cricklade is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (288 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cricklade is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Highworth's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Cricklade and £1,322 in Highworth. 62.1% of homes in Cricklade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Highworth.
Cricklade has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cricklade has a population of 4,030 while Highworth has 7,932. Median household income is £33,049.5 in Cricklade and £33,049.5 in Highworth. The median age is 44.9 in Cricklade and 44.9 in Highworth. Employment rates stand at 61% in Cricklade and 61% in Highworth.
| Indicator | Cricklade | Highworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,030 | 7,932 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,049.5 | £33,049.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.5% | 36.5% |
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