Bidford-on-Avon vs Pershore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Bidford On Avon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. For families, Bidford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bidford-on-Avon
£336,936
Pershore
£410,361
Crime Rate
Bidford-on-Avon
N/A
Pershore
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bidford-on-Avon
100.0%
Pershore
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bidford-on-Avon
448.6
Pershore
417.5
EPC Rating
Bidford-on-Avon
70.4
Pershore
70.2
Median Income
Bidford-on-Avon
£30,925
Pershore
£30,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Pershore commands an average of £410,361, compared with £336,936 in Bidford On Avon – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Bidford On Avon is a flat at £149,255, while in Pershore it is a flat at £169,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Pershore (£169,222 vs £149,255).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pershore prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon and Pershore 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 75% in Pershore. There are 1 schools in Bidford On Avon and 4 in Pershore.
Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pershore School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bidford-on-Avon | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.6 Mbps in Bidford On Avon and 417.5 Mbps in Pershore. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bidford On Avon and 95% in Pershore. Gigabit availability stands at 88% in Bidford On Avon and 80.8% in Pershore.
Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (449 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bidford On Avon, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Pershore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Bidford On Avon and £1,290 in Pershore. 63.3% of homes in Bidford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Pershore.
Pershore has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon and £30,273 in Pershore. The median age is 48 in Bidford On Avon and 47.6 in Pershore. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Bidford On Avon and 57.5% in Pershore. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bidford On Avon versus 70.1% in Pershore. Bidford On Avon has a population of 5,825 and Pershore has 8,207.
| Indicator | Bidford-on-Avon | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,825 | 8,207 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £30,273 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 33% |
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