Astwood Bank vs Droitwich Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Droitwich Spa is about 7% cheaper on average. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Droitwich Spa
£358,034
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Droitwich Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Droitwich Spa
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Droitwich Spa
397.1
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Droitwich Spa
69.4
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Droitwich Spa
£30,137
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Droitwich Spa more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £358,034 versus £384,767 in Astwood Bank. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Droitwich Spa it is a flat at £150,966.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Droitwich Spa (£150,966 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astwood Bank prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Droitwich Spa at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Astwood Bank: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Droitwich Spa.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Droitwich Spa School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Droitwich Spa enjoy 397.1 Mbps on average, while Astwood Bank lags behind at 222.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 95.8% in Droitwich Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 76% in Droitwich Spa.
Droitwich Spa is the faster of the two by 78% on average download speed (397 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Astwood Bank is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Droitwich Spa's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,276 in Droitwich Spa. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Droitwich Spa.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astwood Bank has a population of 3,248 while Droitwich Spa has 26,413. Median household income is £30,396 in Astwood Bank and £30,136.5 in Droitwich Spa. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 47.4 in Droitwich Spa. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 55.8% in Droitwich Spa.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 26,413 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £30,136.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 29.6% |
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