Bayston Hill vs Wem
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wem wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Wem has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bayston Hill
£298,881
Wem
£280,551
Crime Rate
Bayston Hill
48.3
Wem
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bayston Hill
N/A
Wem
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bayston Hill
452.4
Wem
237.5
EPC Rating
Bayston Hill
69.1
Wem
72.1
Median Income
Bayston Hill
£29,576
Wem
£29,661
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £280,551, Wem undercuts Bayston Hill (£298,881) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bayston Hill is a terraced at £232,000, while in Wem it is a flat at £119,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Bayston Hill (£232,000 vs £171,083).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wem prices grew faster — 53% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Wem experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.2 per 1,000 versus 48.3 per 1,000 in Bayston Hill. The most common crime category in Bayston Hill is violent-crime, while in Wem 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 Wem. Bayston Hill has 1 schools and Wem has 2 schools.
Bayston Hill School Inspection Breakdown
Wem School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bayston Hill | Wem |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bayston Hill averages 452.4 Mbps – ahead of Wem's 237.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Bayston Hill and 77% in Wem. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Bayston Hill and 40.2% in Wem.
Bayston Hill is the faster of the two by 90% on average download speed (452 vs 238 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wem leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.1 (C), while Bayston Hill averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bayston Hill and £1,205 in Wem. 59.2% of homes in Bayston Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Wem.
Wem has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,660.5 in Wem and £29,576 in Bayston Hill. The median age is 48.1 in Bayston Hill and 44.8 in Wem. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bayston Hill versus 64.2% in Wem. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bayston Hill and 56.8% in Wem.
| Indicator | Bayston Hill | Wem |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,221 | 6,287 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £29,660.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 64.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.3% |
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