Cricklade vs Purton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cricklade offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Cricklade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cricklade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cricklade
£370,420
Purton
£378,566
Crime Rate
Cricklade
49.1
Purton
49.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cricklade
100.0%
Purton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cricklade
287.8
Purton
462.9
EPC Rating
Cricklade
70.1
Purton
70.5
Median Income
Cricklade
£33,050
Purton
£31,065
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cricklade more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £370,420 versus £378,566 in Purton. The most affordable entry point in Cricklade is a terraced at £276,944, while in Purton it is a flat at £124,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Cricklade (£276,944 vs £258,300).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Purton prices grew faster — 33% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.1 offences per 1,000 people, Cricklade is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Purton's 49.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cricklade is violent-crime, while in Purton 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 100% in Purton.
Cricklade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Purton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cricklade | Purton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Purton enjoy 462.9 Mbps on average, while Cricklade lags behind at 287.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.4% of premises in Cricklade and 96.8% in Purton. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Cricklade and 91.6% in Purton.
Purton is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (463 vs 288 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Purton is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Cricklade's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,322 in Cricklade and £1,190 in Purton. 62.1% of homes in Cricklade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Purton.
Purton has more energy-efficient housing — 64.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cricklade has a population of 4,030 while Purton has 3,193. Median household income is £33,049.5 in Cricklade and £31,065 in Purton. The median age is 44.9 in Cricklade and 43.4 in Purton. Employment rates stand at 61% in Cricklade and 61.6% in Purton.
| Indicator | Cricklade | Purton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,030 | 3,193 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,049.5 | £31,065 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.5% | 31.1% |
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