Town comparison
Gloucester vs Northway
Which is better to live in? 11.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Northway is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Northway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gloucester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gloucester
£317,651
Northway
£253,256
Crime Rate
Gloucester
108.8
Northway
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gloucester
90.6%
Northway
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gloucester
450.2
Northway
371
EPC Rating
Gloucester
69.8
Northway
70.9
Median Income
Gloucester
£30,480
Northway
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £253,256, Northway undercuts Gloucester (£317,651) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Gloucester is a flat at £137,083, while in Northway it is a terraced at £217,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Northway (£245,000 vs £137,083).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northway prices grew faster — 51% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestNorthway has a crime rate of 46.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 133% lower than Gloucester at 108.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gloucester is violent-crime, while in Northway 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 Northway, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gloucester | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 36 | 2 |
| Primary | 28 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.6% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gloucester averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Northway's 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Gloucester and 94.2% in Northway. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Gloucester and 70% in Northway.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (450 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Northway leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Gloucester averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,307 in Gloucester and £1,246 in Northway. 60.3% of homes in Gloucester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Northway.
Northway has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,480 in Gloucester and £29,160.3 in Northway. The median age is 45.7 in Gloucester and 47.7 in Northway. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Gloucester versus 70.6% in Northway. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Gloucester and 57% in Northway.
| Indicator | Gloucester | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,562 | 4,858 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,480 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 35.9% |
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