Bewdley vs Bridgnorth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bewdley wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Bridgnorth
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Bridgnorth
317.4
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Bridgnorth
69.1
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Bridgnorth
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £331,663, Bewdley undercuts Bridgnorth (£334,650) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Bridgnorth it is a flat at £173,938.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Bridgnorth (£173,938 vs £150,217).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgnorth prices grew faster — 37% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Bridgnorth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Bewdley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bridgnorth, which has 6 schools, the figure is 83.3%.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Bridgnorth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bridgnorth averages 317.4 Mbps – ahead of Bewdley's 282.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 82.4% in Bridgnorth. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 59% in Bridgnorth.
Bridgnorth is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (317 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bridgnorth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Bewdley averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,405 in Bridgnorth. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Bridgnorth.
Bridgnorth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Bridgnorth and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 48.1 in Bridgnorth. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 68.6% in Bridgnorth. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 56% in Bridgnorth.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Bridgnorth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 12,172 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.5% |
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