Town comparison
Astwood Bank vs Kempsey
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Kempsey is about 12% cheaper on average. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Kempsey
£345,016
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Kempsey
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Kempsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Kempsey
445.6
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Kempsey
70.3
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Kempsey
£29,282
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Kempsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £345,016 versus £384,767 in Astwood Bank. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Kempsey it is a semi-detached at £271,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Astwood Bank (£321,222 vs £271,988).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astwood Bank prices grew faster — 28% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Kempsey 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 100% in Kempsey.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kempsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kempsey enjoy 445.6 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 96.9% in Kempsey. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 87.1% in Kempsey.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 100% on average download speed (446 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Astwood Bank is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Kempsey's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,218 in Kempsey. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Kempsey.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astwood Bank has a population of 3,248 while Kempsey has 3,753. Median household income is £30,396 in Astwood Bank and £29,282 in Kempsey. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 46.7 in Kempsey. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 57% in Kempsey.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 3,753 |
| Median Age | 46 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £29,282 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 35.2% |
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