Bayston Hill vs Church Stretton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsChurch 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Bayston Hill | Church Stretton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Bayston Hill | Church Stretton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,221 | 3,576 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.5% |
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