Bewdley vs Blackheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bewdley wins on house prices with a 63% gap. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Blackheath
£894,432
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Blackheath
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Blackheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Blackheath
439.4
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Blackheath
68.8
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Blackheath
£28,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Blackheath commands an average of £894,432, compared with £331,663 in Bewdley – a difference of 63%. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Blackheath it is a flat at £629,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 76% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £150,217).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bewdley prices grew faster — 28% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Blackheath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bewdley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Blackheath. There are 3 schools in Bewdley and 1 in Blackheath.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath and 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 99.3% in Blackheath. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 81.3% in Blackheath.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (439 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bewdley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (C), while Blackheath averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,116 in Blackheath. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Blackheath.
Bewdley has more energy-efficient housing — 56.9% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,901.7 in Bewdley and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 41.5 in Blackheath. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 60.1% in Blackheath. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 54% in Blackheath.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 6,950 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £28,800 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 23.9% |
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