Evesham vs Winchcombe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Evesham offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. For families, Evesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Evesham
£336,936
Winchcombe
£502,953
Crime Rate
Evesham
N/A
Winchcombe
46.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Evesham
100.0%
Winchcombe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Evesham
398.1
Winchcombe
359.1
EPC Rating
Evesham
70.2
Winchcombe
70.3
Median Income
Evesham
£30,938
Winchcombe
£32,307
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Evesham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,936 versus £502,953 in Winchcombe. The most affordable entry point in Evesham is a flat at £149,255, while in Winchcombe it is a flat at £189,317.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Winchcombe (£627,298 vs £467,296).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Winchcombe prices grew faster — 51% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Evesham and Winchcombe at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Evesham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Winchcombe.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Winchcombe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Evesham | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Evesham enjoy 398.1 Mbps on average, while Winchcombe lags behind at 359.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Evesham and 91.3% in Winchcombe. Gigabit availability stands at 74.9% in Evesham and 67.7% in Winchcombe.
Evesham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (398 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Winchcombe is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Evesham's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Evesham and £1,290 in Winchcombe. 62.2% of homes in Evesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.4% in Winchcombe.
Winchcombe has more energy-efficient housing — 63.4% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Evesham has a population of 27,792 while Winchcombe has 4,339. Median household income is £32,306.7 in Winchcombe and £30,938 in Evesham. The median age is 47.5 in Evesham and 46.1 in Winchcombe. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Evesham and 59.3% in Winchcombe.
| Indicator | Evesham | Winchcombe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,792 | 4,339 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,938 | £32,306.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 39.6% |
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