Area guide · Wychavon

Living in Fernhill Heath

A snapshot of life in Fernhill Heath, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Fernhill Heath is a village in Wychavon, West Midlands with a population of 3,295. The average house price is £385,484.

Where Fernhill Heath ranks

Population

3,295

Avg House Price

£385,484

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

406 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,358.5

Median Age

44.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Fernhill Heath's detached homes (£454,346) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£165,000).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Fernhill Heath prices have risen 46% over the last 9 years (£263,230 → £385,484).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£454,346	£387,500	24
Semi-Detached	£328,078	£322,510	13
Terraced	£271,167	£252,500	6
Flat	£165,000	£165,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Fernhill Heath is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hindlip CofE First School	Primary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Fernhill Heath averages 406 Mbps — 306% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Fernhill Heath homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	67.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,140

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,295
Median Age	44.9
Median Household Income	£30,358.5
Employment Rate	58.9%
Owner Occupied	65.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Fernhill Heath?

The average house price in Fernhill Heath is £385,484 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Fernhill Heath?

The most affordable entry point in Fernhill Heath is a flat, with an average price of £165,000.

How are the schools in Fernhill Heath?

Fernhill Heath has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Fernhill Heath?

Average broadband download speeds in Fernhill Heath are around 406 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.6% of premises.

How big is Fernhill Heath?

Fernhill Heath is a settlement in Wychavon with a population of approximately 3,295.

Most compared with

How does Fernhill Heath stack up against its neighbours?

Alcester

Fernhill Heath

House price: £393,039 · £385,484
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 13.9 mi

Alvechurch

Fernhill Heath

House price: £443,033 · £385,484
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 13.0 mi

Astwood Bank

Fernhill Heath

House price: £384,767 · £385,484
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 11.1 mi

Barnt Green

Fernhill Heath

House price: £705,963 · £385,484
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.4 mi

Bewdley

Fernhill Heath

House price: £331,663 · £385,484
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 11.3 mi

Bromsgrove

Fernhill Heath

House price: £348,264 · £385,484
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 9.1 mi

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