Bidford-on-Avon vs Bromsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bidford On Avon wins on house prices with a 3% gap. For families, Bidford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bidford-on-Avon
£336,936
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Crime Rate
Bidford-on-Avon
N/A
Bromsgrove
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bidford-on-Avon
100.0%
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bidford-on-Avon
448.6
Bromsgrove
426.2
EPC Rating
Bidford-on-Avon
70.4
Bromsgrove
69.8
Median Income
Bidford-on-Avon
£30,925
Bromsgrove
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bromsgrove commands an average of £348,264, compared with £336,936 in Bidford On Avon – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Bidford On Avon is a flat at £149,255, while in Bromsgrove it is a flat at £150,710.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Bromsgrove (£315,879 vs £284,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon and Bromsgrove at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bidford On Avon, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bromsgrove. There are 1 schools in Bidford On Avon and 11 in Bromsgrove.
Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bidford-on-Avon | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.6 Mbps in Bidford On Avon and 426.2 Mbps in Bromsgrove. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bidford On Avon and 95.6% in Bromsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 88% in Bidford On Avon and 82.2% in Bromsgrove.
Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (449 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bidford On Avon, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Bromsgrove. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Bidford On Avon and £1,296 in Bromsgrove. 63.3% of homes in Bidford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bromsgrove.
Bidford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon. The median age is 48 in Bidford On Avon and 47 in Bromsgrove. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Bidford On Avon and 57.9% in Bromsgrove. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bidford On Avon versus 73.8% in Bromsgrove. Bidford On Avon has a population of 5,825 and Bromsgrove has 34,759.
| Indicator | Bidford-on-Avon | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,825 | 34,759 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 34.8% |
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