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Bidford-on-Avon vs Pershore

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon and Pershore at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricBidford-on-AvonPershore
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBidford-on-AvonPershore
Population5,8258,207
Median Age4847.6
Median Household Income£30,924.5£30,273
Employment Rate58.1%57.5%
Owner Occupied70.4%70.1%
Degree-Level Qualified36.2%33%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bidford On Avon and Pershore?
Bidford On Avon and Pershore are approximately 9.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bidford On Avon or Pershore?
Bidford On Avon is cheaper, with an average house price of £336,936.
Is Bidford On Avon or Pershore safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bidford On Avon or Pershore?
Bidford On Avon has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bidford On Avon or Pershore?
Bidford On Avon has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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