Cricklade vs Minchinhampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Cricklade is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 36% lower. Cricklade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cricklade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cricklade
£370,420
Minchinhampton
£578,228
Crime Rate
Cricklade
49.1
Minchinhampton
49.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cricklade
100.0%
Minchinhampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cricklade
287.8
Minchinhampton
271.6
EPC Rating
Cricklade
70.1
Minchinhampton
67.6
Median Income
Cricklade
£33,050
Minchinhampton
£31,220
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £370,420, Cricklade undercuts Minchinhampton (£578,228) by around 36% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cricklade is a terraced at £276,944, while in Minchinhampton it is a flat at £344,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Minchinhampton (£752,309 vs £478,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Minchinhampton prices grew faster — 71% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCricklade has a crime rate of 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Minchinhampton at 49.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cricklade is violent-crime, while in Minchinhampton 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 WestOf the 1 schools in Cricklade, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Minchinhampton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Minchinhampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cricklade | Minchinhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cricklade averages 287.8 Mbps – ahead of Minchinhampton's 271.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Cricklade and 94.7% in Minchinhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Cricklade and 46.4% in Minchinhampton.
Cricklade is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (288 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cricklade, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band C) in Minchinhampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Cricklade and £1,568 in Minchinhampton. 62.1% of homes in Cricklade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.6% in Minchinhampton.
Cricklade has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,049.5 in Cricklade and £31,220 in Minchinhampton. The median age is 44.9 in Cricklade and 47.9 in Minchinhampton. Employment rates stand at 61% in Cricklade and 58.8% in Minchinhampton. Owner-occupancy is 66% in Cricklade versus 68.9% in Minchinhampton. Cricklade has a population of 4,030 and Minchinhampton has 3,412.
| Indicator | Cricklade | Minchinhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,030 | 3,412 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,049.5 | £31,220 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.5% | 39.2% |
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