Bearwood vs Lytchett Matravers
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bearwood offers lower property prices by roughly 44%. Lytchett Matravers has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearwood
£292,602
Lytchett Matravers
£522,830
Crime Rate
Bearwood
56.6
Lytchett Matravers
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearwood
100.0%
Lytchett Matravers
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bearwood
479.7
Lytchett Matravers
398.6
EPC Rating
Bearwood
69.8
Lytchett Matravers
69
Median Income
Bearwood
£30,213
Lytchett Matravers
£29,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Bearwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £292,602 versus £522,830 in Lytchett Matravers. The most affordable entry point in Bearwood is a flat at £160,500, while in Lytchett Matravers it is a flat at £171,087.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Lytchett Matravers (£571,000 vs £423,417).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lytchett Matravers prices grew faster — 51% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Lytchett Matravers (45.2 per 1,000) compared to Bearwood (56.6 per 1,000), a 25% difference. The most common crime category in Bearwood is violent-crime, while in Lytchett Matravers 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 South WestSchool quality favours Bearwood: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Lytchett Matravers.
Bearwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lytchett Matravers School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearwood | Lytchett Matravers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bearwood enjoy 479.7 Mbps on average, while Lytchett Matravers lags behind at 398.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bearwood and 96.9% in Lytchett Matravers. Gigabit availability stands at 94.9% in Bearwood and 76.3% in Lytchett Matravers.
Bearwood is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (480 vs 399 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bearwood is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Lytchett Matravers's band C (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bearwood and £1,246 in Lytchett Matravers. 63% of homes in Bearwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Lytchett Matravers.
Bearwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bearwood has a population of 4,134 while Lytchett Matravers has 3,455. Median household income is £30,213 in Bearwood and £29,961 in Lytchett Matravers. The median age is 45.5 in Bearwood and 48.3 in Lytchett Matravers. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Bearwood and 53.8% in Lytchett Matravers.
| Indicator | Bearwood | Lytchett Matravers |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,134 | 3,455 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,213 | £29,961 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 53.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 31.8% |
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