Bewdley vs Tenbury Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bewdley wins on house prices with a 11% gap. For families, Bewdley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bewdley
£331,663
Tenbury Wells
£374,025
Crime Rate
Bewdley
N/A
Tenbury Wells
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bewdley
100.0%
Tenbury Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bewdley
282.5
Tenbury Wells
225.9
EPC Rating
Bewdley
69
Tenbury Wells
68.7
Median Income
Bewdley
£28,902
Tenbury Wells
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £331,663, Bewdley undercuts Tenbury Wells (£374,025) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bewdley is a flat at £150,217, while in Tenbury Wells it is a terraced at £207,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Bewdley (£249,649 vs £207,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tenbury Wells prices grew faster — 41% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bewdley and Tenbury Wells 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 Tenbury Wells, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bewdley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tenbury Wells School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bewdley | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bewdley averages 282.5 Mbps – ahead of Tenbury Wells's 225.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.6% of premises in Bewdley and 85% in Tenbury Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 50.6% in Bewdley and 37% in Tenbury Wells.
Bewdley is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (283 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bewdley, scoring 69 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Tenbury Wells. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,347 in Bewdley and £1,402 in Tenbury Wells. 56.9% of homes in Bewdley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Tenbury Wells.
Tenbury Wells has more energy-efficient housing — 57.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,901.7 in Bewdley and £28,419.3 in Tenbury Wells. The median age is 48.5 in Bewdley and 48.9 in Tenbury Wells. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Bewdley and 55.2% in Tenbury Wells. Owner-occupancy is 69.5% in Bewdley versus 68.7% in Tenbury Wells. Bewdley has a population of 8,285 and Tenbury Wells has 3,936.
| Indicator | Bewdley | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,285 | 3,936 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,901.7 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.5% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 34.7% |
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