Bayston Hill vs Telford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Telford is about 21% cheaper on average. Bayston Hill has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bayston Hill
£298,881
Telford
£246,018
Crime Rate
Bayston Hill
48.3
Telford
74.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bayston Hill
N/A
Telford
77.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bayston Hill
452.4
Telford
416.9
EPC Rating
Bayston Hill
69.1
Telford
75.1
Median Income
Bayston Hill
£29,576
Telford
£29,745
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Telford is £246,018, which is 21% less than Bayston Hill at £298,881. The most affordable entry point in Bayston Hill is a terraced at £232,000, while in Telford it is a flat at £107,403.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Bayston Hill (£232,000 vs £163,475).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Telford prices grew faster — 48% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 48.3 offences per 1,000 people, Bayston Hill is the safer of the two – 55% lower than Telford's 74.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bayston Hill is violent-crime, while in Telford 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 Telford. Bayston Hill has 1 schools and Telford has 53 schools.
Bayston Hill School Inspection Breakdown
Telford School Inspection Breakdown
77.5% of 53 schools (43 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bayston Hill | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 53 |
| Primary | 1 | 43 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 77.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bayston Hill offers faster average downloads at 452.4 Mbps, compared to 416.9 Mbps in Telford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bayston Hill and 98% in Telford. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bayston Hill and 76% in Telford.
Bayston Hill is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (452 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Telford are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 75.1 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Bayston Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bayston Hill and £1,005 in Telford. 59.2% of homes in Bayston Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 78.1% in Telford.
Telford has more energy-efficient housing — 78.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,745 in Telford and £29,576 in Bayston Hill. The median age is 48.1 in Bayston Hill and 41.5 in Telford. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bayston Hill and 57.5% in Telford. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bayston Hill versus 59.9% in Telford.
| Indicator | Bayston Hill | Telford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,221 | 156,326 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,745 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 59.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 26.1% |
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