Bewdley vs Bromsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bewdley is about 5% cheaper on average. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Bromsgrove
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Bromsgrove
426.2
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Bromsgrove
69.8
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Bromsgrove
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bewdley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £331,663 versus £348,264 in Bromsgrove. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Bromsgrove it is a flat at £150,710.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 18% pricier in Bromsgrove (£315,879 vs £259,967).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Bromsgrove at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Bewdley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Bromsgrove.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bromsgrove enjoy 426.2 Mbps on average, while Bewdley lags behind at 282.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 95.6% in Bromsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 82.2% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (426 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bromsgrove is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Bewdley's band C (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,296 in Bromsgrove. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bewdley has a population of 8,285 while Bromsgrove has 34,759. Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 47 in Bromsgrove. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 57.9% in Bromsgrove.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 34,759 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 34.8% |
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