Bewdley vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Bewdley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Fernhill Heath commands an average of £385,484, compared with £331,663 in Bewdley – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£328,078 vs £259,967).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Fernhill 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 Fernhill Heath. There are 3 schools in Bewdley and 1 in Fernhill Heath.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.2 Mbps in Fernhill Heath and 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (406 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fernhill Heath, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Bewdley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath. Bewdley has a population of 8,285 and Fernhill Heath has 3,295.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.4% |
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