Bewdley vs Halesowen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Halesowen offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Halesowen
£314,887
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Halesowen
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Halesowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Halesowen
462.1
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Halesowen
69.1
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Halesowen
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Halesowen is £314,887, which is 5% less than Bewdley at £331,663. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Halesowen it is a flat at £126,129.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Bewdley (£150,217 vs £126,129).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesowen prices grew faster — 69% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Halesowen 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 100% in Halesowen. Bewdley has 3 schools in total, while Halesowen has 18.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halesowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 18 |
| Primary | 2 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Halesowen offers faster average downloads at 462.1 Mbps, compared to 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 98.9% in Halesowen. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 90.4% in Halesowen.
Halesowen is the faster of the two by 64% on average download speed (462 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Halesowen are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Bewdley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,153 in Halesowen. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Halesowen.
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 Halesowen and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 43.9 in Halesowen. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 55.1% in Halesowen. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 66.4% in Halesowen.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 60,103 |
| 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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