Astwood Bank vs Bidford-on-Avon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Bidford On Avon at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 5,825 |
| Median Age | 46 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £30,924.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 36.2% |
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