Bewdley vs Cradley Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Cradley Heath is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Cradley Heath
£260,552
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Cradley Heath
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Cradley Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Cradley Heath
439.5
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Cradley Heath
68.8
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Cradley Heath
£28,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bewdley commands an average of £331,663, compared with £260,552 in Cradley Heath – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Cradley Heath it is a flat at £106,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Bewdley (£462,697 vs £321,461).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cradley Heath prices grew faster — 76% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath. There are 3 schools in Bewdley and 7 in Cradley Heath.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cradley Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Cradley Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.5 Mbps in Cradley Heath and 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 99.6% in Cradley Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 85% in Cradley Heath.
Cradley Heath is the faster of the two by 56% on average download speed (440 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bewdley, scoring 69 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Cradley Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,116 in Cradley Heath. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Cradley Heath.
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 Cradley Heath. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 41.5 in Cradley Heath. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 54% in Cradley Heath. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 60.1% in Cradley Heath. Bewdley has a population of 8,285 and Cradley Heath has 18,819.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Cradley Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 18,819 |
| 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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