Gloucester vs Innsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gloucester wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Innsworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gloucester
£317,651
Innsworth
£355,587
Crime Rate
Gloucester
108.8
Innsworth
76.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gloucester
90.6%
Innsworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gloucester
450.2
Innsworth
447.1
EPC Rating
Gloucester
69.8
Innsworth
71
Median Income
Gloucester
£30,480
Innsworth
£30,032
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £317,651, Gloucester undercuts Innsworth (£355,587) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gloucester is a flat at £137,083, while in Innsworth it is a terraced at £304,164.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Innsworth (£304,164 vs £222,518).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Innsworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 76.8 per 1,000 versus 108.8 per 1,000 in Gloucester. The most common crime category in Gloucester is violent-crime, while in Innsworth 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 36 schools in Gloucester, 90.6% are in the top two inspection bands. In Innsworth, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gloucester | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 36 | 5 |
| Primary | 28 | 5 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gloucester averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Innsworth's 447.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Gloucester and 91.6% in Innsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Gloucester and 88.6% in Innsworth.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (450 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Innsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Gloucester averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,307 in Gloucester and £1,169 in Innsworth. 60.3% of homes in Gloucester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Innsworth.
Innsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,480 in Gloucester and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 45.7 in Gloucester and 44.6 in Innsworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Gloucester versus 69.1% in Innsworth. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Gloucester and 60.4% in Innsworth.
| Indicator | Gloucester | Innsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,562 | 9,456 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,480 | £30,032 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 60.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 69.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 34% |
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