Evesham vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Evesham is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Evesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Evesham
£336,936
Tewkesbury
£403,840
Crime Rate
Evesham
N/A
Tewkesbury
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Evesham
100.0%
Tewkesbury
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Evesham
398.1
Tewkesbury
371
EPC Rating
Evesham
70.2
Tewkesbury
70.9
Median Income
Evesham
£30,938
Tewkesbury
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Evesham is £336,936, which is 17% less than Tewkesbury at £403,840. The most affordable entry point in Evesham is a flat at £149,255, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 6% pricier in Tewkesbury (£302,622 vs £284,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tewkesbury prices grew faster — 34% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Evesham and Tewkesbury at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsEvesham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Tewkesbury. Evesham has 8 schools in total, while Tewkesbury has 6.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Evesham | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Evesham offers faster average downloads at 398.1 Mbps, compared to 371.0 Mbps in Tewkesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Evesham and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 74.9% in Evesham and 70% in Tewkesbury.
Evesham is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (398 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tewkesbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Evesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Evesham and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 62.2% of homes in Evesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,938 in Evesham and £29,160.3 in Tewkesbury. The median age is 47.5 in Evesham and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Evesham and 57% in Tewkesbury. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Evesham versus 70.6% in Tewkesbury.
| Indicator | Evesham | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,792 | 14,387 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,938 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 35.9% |
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