Bewdley vs Catshill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Catshill is about 11% cheaper on average. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Catshill
£299,626
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Catshill
9.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Catshill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Catshill
439.5
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Catshill
69.8
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Catshill
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Catshill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £299,626 versus £331,663 in Bewdley. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Catshill it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Bewdley (£150,217 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Catshill prices grew faster — 45% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Catshill 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 Catshill.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Catshill enjoy 439.5 Mbps on average, while Bewdley lags behind at 282.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 96.9% in Catshill. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 85.6% in Catshill.
Catshill is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (440 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Catshill 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 Catshill. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Catshill.
Catshill 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 Catshill has 10,173. Median household income is £32,163 in Catshill and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 47 in Catshill. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 57.9% in Catshill.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 10,173 |
| 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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