Bidford-on-Avon vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Redditch offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. For families, Bidford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bidford-on-Avon
£336,936
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Bidford-on-Avon
N/A
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bidford-on-Avon
100.0%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bidford-on-Avon
448.6
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Bidford-on-Avon
70.4
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Bidford-on-Avon
£30,925
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Redditch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,433 versus £336,936 in Bidford On Avon. The most affordable entry point in Bidford On Avon is a flat at £149,255, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Bidford On Avon (£251,121 vs £213,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bidford On Avon prices grew faster — 29% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon and Redditch at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Bidford On Avon: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 85% in Redditch.
Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bidford-on-Avon | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 27 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bidford On Avon enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Redditch lags behind at 430.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bidford On Avon and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 88% in Bidford On Avon and 83.4% in Redditch.
Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (449 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bidford On Avon is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Redditch's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Bidford On Avon and £1,282 in Redditch. 63.3% of homes in Bidford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bidford On Avon has a population of 5,825 while Redditch has 81,634. Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon. The median age is 48 in Bidford On Avon and 45.6 in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Bidford On Avon and 59.3% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Bidford-on-Avon | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,825 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 34% |
Location
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