Astwood Bank vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Redditch wins on house prices with a 31% gap. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £293,433, Redditch undercuts Astwood Bank (£384,767) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Astwood Bank (£538,026 vs £408,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astwood Bank prices grew faster — 28% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Redditch at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Astwood Bank, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Redditch, which has 27 schools, the figure is 85%.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Redditch averages 430.2 Mbps – ahead of Astwood Bank's 222.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 83.4% in Redditch.
Redditch is the faster of the two by 93% on average download speed (430 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Astwood Bank leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Redditch averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,282 in Redditch. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 45.6 in Redditch. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Astwood Bank versus 70.9% in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 59.3% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 34% |
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