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Astwood Bank vs Bidford-on-Avon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bidford On Avon wins on house prices with a 14% gap. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Astwood Bank

£384,767

Bidford-on-Avon

£336,936

Crime Rate

Astwood Bank

N/A

Bidford-on-Avon

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Astwood Bank

100.0%

Bidford-on-Avon

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Astwood Bank

222.5

Bidford-on-Avon

448.6

EPC Rating

Astwood Bank

70.5

Bidford-on-Avon

70.4

Median Income

Astwood Bank

£30,396

Bidford-on-Avon

£30,925

Property in Astwood Bank commands an average of £384,767, compared with £336,936 in Bidford On Avon – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Bidford On Avon it is a flat at £149,255.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Bidford On Avon (£149,255 vs £124,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bidford On Avon prices grew faster — 29% vs 28%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Bidford On Avon at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Astwood Bank, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bidford On Avon. There are 2 schools in Astwood Bank and 1 in Bidford On Avon.

Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAstwood BankBidford-on-Avon
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 448.6 Mbps in Bidford On Avon and 222.5 Mbps in Astwood Bank. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 96.1% in Bidford On Avon. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 88% in Bidford On Avon.

Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 102% on average download speed (449 vs 223 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Astwood Bank leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Bidford On Avon averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,372 in Bidford On Avon. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Bidford On Avon.

Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 48 in Bidford On Avon. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Astwood Bank versus 70.4% in Bidford On Avon. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 58.1% in Bidford On Avon.

IndicatorAstwood BankBidford-on-Avon
Population3,2485,825
Median Age4648
Median Household Income£30,396£30,924.5
Employment Rate59%58.1%
Owner Occupied68.4%70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%36.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Astwood Bank and Bidford On Avon?
Astwood Bank and Bidford On Avon are approximately 7.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Astwood Bank or Bidford On Avon?
Bidford On Avon is cheaper, with an average house price of £336,936.
Is Astwood Bank or Bidford On Avon safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Astwood Bank or Bidford On Avon?
Astwood Bank has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Astwood Bank or Bidford On Avon?
Bidford On Avon has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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