Bewdley vs Highley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Highley offers lower property prices by roughly 63%. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Highley
£203,980
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Highley
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Highley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Highley
317.4
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Highley
69.1
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Highley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Highley is £203,980, which is 63% less than Bewdley at £331,663. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Highley it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 85% pricier in Bewdley (£150,217 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highley prices grew faster — 30% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Highley 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 Highley. Bewdley has 3 schools in total, while Highley has 1.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Highley offers faster average downloads at 317.4 Mbps, compared to 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 82.4% in Highley. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 59% in Highley.
Highley is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (317 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Highley 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 £1,405 in Highley. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Highley.
Highley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Highley and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 48.1 in Highley. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 56% in Highley. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 68.6% in Highley.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 3,305 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.5% |
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