Innsworth vs Minchinhampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Innsworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. Minchinhampton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Innsworth
£355,587
Minchinhampton
£578,228
Crime Rate
Innsworth
76.8
Minchinhampton
49.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Innsworth
100.0%
Minchinhampton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Innsworth
447.1
Minchinhampton
271.6
EPC Rating
Innsworth
71
Minchinhampton
67.6
Median Income
Innsworth
£30,032
Minchinhampton
£31,220
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Minchinhampton commands an average of £578,228, compared with £355,587 in Innsworth – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Innsworth is a terraced at £304,164, while in Minchinhampton it is a flat at £344,417.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Minchinhampton (£752,309 vs £441,508).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 71%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestMinchinhampton has a crime rate of 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54% lower than Innsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Innsworth is violent-crime, while in Minchinhampton 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 WestFamilies may prefer Innsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Minchinhampton. There are 5 schools in Innsworth and 1 in Minchinhampton.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Minchinhampton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Innsworth | Minchinhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Innsworth and 271.6 Mbps in Minchinhampton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Innsworth and 94.7% in Minchinhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Innsworth and 46.4% in Minchinhampton.
Innsworth is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (447 vs 272 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Innsworth, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band C) in Minchinhampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Innsworth and £1,568 in Minchinhampton. 63.2% of homes in Innsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.6% in Minchinhampton.
Innsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 53.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,220 in Minchinhampton and £30,032 in Innsworth. The median age is 44.6 in Innsworth and 47.9 in Minchinhampton. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Innsworth and 58.8% in Minchinhampton. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Innsworth versus 68.9% in Minchinhampton. Innsworth has a population of 9,456 and Minchinhampton has 3,412.
| Indicator | Innsworth | Minchinhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,456 | 3,412 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £31,220 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 39.2% |
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