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Bayston Hill vs Church Stretton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bayston Hill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Church Stretton has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Bayston Hill

£298,881

Church Stretton

£399,111

Crime Rate

Bayston Hill

48.3

Church Stretton

48.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bayston Hill

N/A

Church Stretton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bayston Hill

452.4

Church Stretton

190

EPC Rating

Bayston Hill

69.1

Church Stretton

69.1

Median Income

Bayston Hill

£29,576

Church Stretton

£29,576

Property in Church Stretton commands an average of £399,111, compared with £298,881 in Bayston Hill – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Bayston Hill is a terraced at £232,000, while in Church Stretton it is a flat at £138,019.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Church Stretton (£521,944 vs £377,350).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Church Stretton prices grew faster — 55% vs 28%.

Church Stretton has a crime rate of 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bayston Hill at 48.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bayston Hill is violent-crime, while in Church Stretton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Bayston Hill and Church Stretton. Bayston Hill has 1 schools and Church Stretton has 2 schools.

Bayston Hill School Inspection Breakdown

Church Stretton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBayston HillChurch Stretton
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 452.4 Mbps in Bayston Hill and 190.0 Mbps in Church Stretton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bayston Hill and 72.9% in Church Stretton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bayston Hill and 30.6% in Church Stretton.

Bayston Hill is the faster of the two by 138% on average download speed (452 vs 190 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Bayston Hill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Church Stretton averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bayston Hill and £1,405 in Church Stretton. 59.2% of homes in Bayston Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Church Stretton.

Bayston Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,576 in Bayston Hill and £29,576 in Church Stretton. The median age is 48.1 in Bayston Hill and 48.1 in Church Stretton. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bayston Hill versus 68.6% in Church Stretton. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bayston Hill and 56% in Church Stretton.

IndicatorBayston HillChurch Stretton
Population5,2213,576
Median Age48.148.1
Median Household Income£29,576£29,576
Employment Rate56%56%
Owner Occupied68.6%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.5%32.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bayston Hill and Church Stretton?
Bayston Hill and Church Stretton are approximately 9.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bayston Hill or Church Stretton?
Bayston Hill is cheaper, with an average house price of £298,881.
Is Bayston Hill or Church Stretton safer?
Church Stretton has the lower crime rate at 48.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bayston Hill or Church Stretton?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Bayston Hill or Church Stretton?
Bayston Hill has faster average broadband at 452.4 Mbps.

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