Bearwood vs Wool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bearwood offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Wool has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bearwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bearwood
£292,602
Wool
£379,983
Crime Rate
Bearwood
56.6
Wool
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bearwood
100.0%
Wool
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bearwood
479.7
Wool
264.8
EPC Rating
Bearwood
69.8
Wool
68.3
Median Income
Bearwood
£30,213
Wool
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bearwood is £292,602, which is 23% less than Wool at £379,983. The most affordable entry point in Bearwood is a flat at £160,500, while in Wool it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Wool (£220,000 vs £160,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bearwood prices grew faster — 42% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 45.2 offences per 1,000 people, Wool is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Bearwood's 56.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bearwood is violent-crime, while in Wool 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 WestBearwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Wool. Bearwood has 1 schools in total, while Wool has 3.
Bearwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wool School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bearwood | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bearwood offers faster average downloads at 479.7 Mbps, compared to 264.8 Mbps in Wool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bearwood and 86.3% in Wool. Gigabit availability stands at 94.9% in Bearwood and 45.7% in Wool.
Bearwood is the faster of the two by 81% on average download speed (480 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bearwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Wool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bearwood and £1,375 in Wool. 63% of homes in Bearwood have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Wool.
Bearwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,213 in Bearwood and £29,709 in Wool. The median age is 45.5 in Bearwood and 51.1 in Wool. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Bearwood and 52.1% in Wool. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Bearwood versus 70.4% in Wool.
| Indicator | Bearwood | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,134 | 5,377 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,213 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.1% | 31.5% |
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