Bewdley vs Stourport-on-Severn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stourport On Severn offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Stourport-on-Severn
£277,032
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Stourport-on-Severn
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Stourport-on-Severn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Stourport-on-Severn
362.6
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Stourport-on-Severn
69.3
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Stourport-on-Severn
£29,134
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Stourport On Severn is £277,032, which is 20% less than Bewdley at £331,663. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Stourport On Severn it is a flat at £144,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Bewdley (£249,649 vs £198,096).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stourport On Severn prices grew faster — 49% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Stourport On Severn 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 Stourport On Severn. Bewdley has 3 schools in total, while Stourport On Severn has 7.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stourport-on-Severn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Stourport On Severn offers faster average downloads at 362.6 Mbps, compared to 282.5 Mbps in Bewdley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 94.8% in Stourport On Severn. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 67.8% in Stourport On Severn.
Stourport On Severn is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (363 vs 283 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stourport On Severn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 69 (band C) in Bewdley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,309 in Stourport On Severn. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Stourport On Severn.
Stourport On Severn has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,134 in Stourport On Severn and £28,901.7 in Bewdley. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 48.3 in Stourport On Severn. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 55% in Stourport On Severn. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 70% in Stourport On Severn.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 20,302 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £29,134 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 32.6% |
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