Evesham vs Prestbury (Cheltenham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Evesham wins on house prices with a 55% gap.
Avg House Price
Evesham
£336,936
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£743,180
Crime Rate
Evesham
N/A
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
79.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Evesham
100.0%
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Evesham
398.1
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
441.8
EPC Rating
Evesham
70.2
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
72.3
Median Income
Evesham
£30,938
Prestbury (Cheltenham)
£32,548
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Prestbury (cheltenham) commands an average of £743,180, compared with £336,936 in Evesham – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Evesham is a flat at £149,255, while in Prestbury (cheltenham) it is a flat at £332,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Prestbury (cheltenham) (£1,125,132 vs £467,296).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Prestbury (cheltenham) prices grew faster — 37% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Evesham and Prestbury (cheltenham) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Evesham and Prestbury (cheltenham). Evesham has 8 schools and Prestbury (cheltenham) has 0 schools.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prestbury (Cheltenham) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Evesham | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 0 |
| Primary | 5 | 0 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.8 Mbps in Prestbury (cheltenham) and 398.1 Mbps in Evesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Evesham and 95.6% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Gigabit availability stands at 74.9% in Evesham and 84.7% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Prestbury (cheltenham) is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (442 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Prestbury (cheltenham), scoring 72.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Evesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Evesham and £1,075 in Prestbury (cheltenham). 62.2% of homes in Evesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Prestbury (cheltenham).
Prestbury (cheltenham) has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,548 in Prestbury (cheltenham) and £30,938 in Evesham. The median age is 47.5 in Evesham and 44.6 in Prestbury (cheltenham). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Evesham and 60.1% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Evesham versus 67.2% in Prestbury (cheltenham). Evesham has a population of 27,792 and Prestbury (cheltenham) has 4,078.
| Indicator | Evesham | Prestbury (Cheltenham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,792 | 4,078 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,938 | £32,548 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 67.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 39.5% |
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