Bewdley vs Rowley Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Rowley Regis 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
Rowley Regis
£213,435
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Rowley Regis
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Rowley Regis
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Rowley Regis
432
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Rowley Regis
68.5
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Rowley Regis
£27,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bewdley commands an average of £331,663, compared with £213,435 in Rowley Regis – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Rowley Regis it is a flat at £106,050.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Bewdley (£462,697 vs £300,013).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rowley Regis prices grew faster — 57% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Rowley Regis 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 85.7% in Rowley Regis. There are 3 schools in Bewdley and 11 in Rowley Regis.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rowley Regis School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Rowley Regis and 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 97.8% in Rowley Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 83.8% in Rowley Regis.
Rowley Regis is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (432 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bewdley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69 (C), while Rowley Regis averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,078 in Rowley Regis. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Rowley Regis.
Bewdley has more energy-efficient housing — 56.9% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,901.7 in Bewdley and £27,409 in Rowley Regis. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 39.2 in Rowley Regis. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 53.7% in Rowley Regis. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 53% in Rowley Regis.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 39,052 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £27,409 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 53.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 22.7% |
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