Bewdley vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Dudley (dudley) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bewdley commands an average of £331,663, compared with £214,068 in Dudley (dudley) – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 71% pricier in Bewdley (£462,697 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Dudley (dudley) 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 80% in Dudley (dudley). There are 3 schools in Bewdley and 19 in Dudley (dudley).
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.2 Mbps in Dudley (dudley) and 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Dudley (dudley) is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (425 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dudley (dudley), scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Bewdley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
Bewdley has more energy-efficient housing — 56.9% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Dudley (dudley) and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley). Bewdley has a population of 8,285 and Dudley (dudley) has 64,288.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 64,288 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 25% |
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