Barnt Green vs Bidford-on-Avon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bidford On Avon offers lower property prices by roughly 110%. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Bidford-on-Avon
£336,936
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Bidford-on-Avon
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Bidford-on-Avon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Bidford-on-Avon
448.6
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Bidford-on-Avon
70.4
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Bidford-on-Avon
£30,925
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bidford On Avon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,936 versus £705,963 in Barnt Green. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Bidford On Avon it is a flat at £149,255.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 119% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £284,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bidford On Avon prices grew faster — 29% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Bidford On Avon at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Barnt Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bidford On Avon.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Barnt Green | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnt Green enjoy 459.1 Mbps on average, while Bidford On Avon lags behind at 448.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 96.1% in Bidford On Avon. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 88% in Bidford On Avon.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (459 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bidford On Avon is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Barnt Green's band C (score 69.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,372 in Bidford On Avon. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Bidford On Avon.
Bidford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnt Green has a population of 3,821 while Bidford On Avon has 5,825. Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 48 in Bidford On Avon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 58.1% in Bidford On Avon.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 5,825 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £30,924.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 36.2% |
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