Dursley vs Gloucester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gloucester wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Dursley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dursley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dursley
£350,701
Gloucester
£317,651
Crime Rate
Dursley
49.5
Gloucester
108.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dursley
100.0%
Gloucester
90.6%
Avg Download Speed
Dursley
269.1
Gloucester
450.2
EPC Rating
Dursley
68.7
Gloucester
69.8
Median Income
Dursley
£30,616
Gloucester
£30,480
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £317,651, Gloucester undercuts Dursley (£350,701) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dursley is a flat at £156,444, while in Gloucester it is a flat at £137,083.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Dursley (£274,213 vs £222,518).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dursley prices grew faster — 38% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Dursley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.5 per 1,000 versus 108.8 per 1,000 in Gloucester. The most common crime category in Dursley is violent-crime, while in Gloucester 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 2 schools in Dursley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gloucester, which has 36 schools, the figure is 90.6%.
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dursley | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 36 |
| Primary | 1 | 28 |
| Secondary | 1 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.6% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gloucester averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Dursley's 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Dursley and 97.9% in Gloucester. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Dursley and 88.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (450 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gloucester leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Dursley averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Dursley and £1,307 in Gloucester. 55.7% of homes in Dursley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Gloucester.
Gloucester has more energy-efficient housing — 60.3% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,616 in Dursley and £30,480 in Gloucester. The median age is 46.9 in Dursley and 45.7 in Gloucester. Owner-occupancy is 72.7% in Dursley versus 68.1% in Gloucester. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Dursley and 59.8% in Gloucester.
| Indicator | Dursley | Gloucester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,935 | 118,562 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £30,480 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 35.5% |
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