Bewdley vs Sedgley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Sedgley wins on house prices with a 23% gap. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Sedgley
£269,464
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Sedgley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Sedgley
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Sedgley
466.6
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Sedgley
69.3
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Sedgley
£29,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £269,464, Sedgley undercuts Bewdley (£331,663) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Sedgley it is a flat at £114,874.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Bewdley (£150,217 vs £114,874).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sedgley prices grew faster — 44% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Sedgley at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Bewdley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sedgley, which has 9 schools, the figure is 75%.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sedgley School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Sedgley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Sedgley averages 466.6 Mbps – ahead of Bewdley's 282.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 98.5% in Sedgley. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 92% in Sedgley.
Sedgley is the faster of the two by 65% on average download speed (467 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Sedgley, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 69 (band C) in Bewdley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,195 in Sedgley. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Sedgley.
Sedgley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,994.3 in Sedgley and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 44.3 in Sedgley. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 54.3% in Sedgley. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 65.3% in Sedgley. Bewdley has a population of 8,285 and Sedgley has 31,976.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Sedgley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 31,976 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £29,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 26.9% |
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