Bewdley vs Droitwich Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bewdley is about 7% cheaper on average. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Droitwich Spa
£358,034
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Droitwich Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Droitwich Spa
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Droitwich Spa
397.1
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Droitwich Spa
69.4
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Droitwich Spa
£30,137
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bewdley is £331,663, which is 7% less than Droitwich Spa at £358,034. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Droitwich Spa it is a flat at £150,966.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Droitwich Spa (£299,874 vs £259,967).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bewdley prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Droitwich Spa at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBewdley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Droitwich Spa. Bewdley has 3 schools in total, while Droitwich Spa has 7.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Droitwich Spa School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Droitwich Spa offers faster average downloads at 397.1 Mbps, compared to 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 95.8% in Droitwich Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 76% in Droitwich Spa.
Droitwich Spa is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (397 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Droitwich Spa are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Bewdley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,276 in Droitwich Spa. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Droitwich Spa.
Droitwich Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,136.5 in Droitwich Spa and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 47.4 in Droitwich Spa. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 55.8% in Droitwich Spa. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 69.4% in Droitwich Spa.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 26,413 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £30,136.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 29.6% |
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