Barnt Green vs Bewdley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bewdley wins on house prices with a 113% gap. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Bewdley
£331,663
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Bewdley
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Bewdley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Bewdley
282.5
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Bewdley
69
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Bewdley
£28,902
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £331,663, Bewdley undercuts Barnt Green (£705,963) by around 113% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Bewdley it is a flat at £150,217.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 140% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £259,967).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bewdley prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Bewdley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Barnt Green, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bewdley, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Bewdley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnt Green averages 459.1 Mbps – ahead of Bewdley's 282.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 82.6% in Bewdley. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 50.6% in Bewdley.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (459 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnt Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Bewdley averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,347 in Bewdley. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.9% in Bewdley.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 48.5 in Bewdley. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 69.5% in Bewdley. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 54.5% in Bewdley.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Bewdley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 8,285 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £28,901.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 69.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 32.5% |
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