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Bidford-on-Avon vs Redditch

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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 rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon and Redditch at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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.

MetricBidford-on-AvonRedditch
Total Schools127
Primary117
Secondary010
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBidford-on-AvonRedditch
Population5,82581,634
Median Age4845.6
Median Household Income£30,924.5£31,656
Employment Rate58.1%59.3%
Owner Occupied70.4%70.9%
Degree-Level Qualified36.2%34%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bidford On Avon and Redditch?
Bidford On Avon and Redditch are approximately 9.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bidford On Avon or Redditch?
Redditch is cheaper, with an average house price of £293,433.
Is Bidford On Avon or Redditch safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bidford On Avon or Redditch?
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 Redditch?
Bidford On Avon has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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