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Bidford-on-Avon vs Wellesbourne

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bidford On Avon offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. For families, Bidford On Avon edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bidford-on-Avon

£336,936

Wellesbourne

£349,532

Crime Rate

Bidford-on-Avon

N/A

Wellesbourne

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bidford-on-Avon

100.0%

Wellesbourne

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bidford-on-Avon

448.6

Wellesbourne

257.7

EPC Rating

Bidford-on-Avon

70.4

Wellesbourne

71.2

Median Income

Bidford-on-Avon

£30,925

Wellesbourne

£33,781

The average house price in Bidford On Avon is £336,936, which is 4% less than Wellesbourne at £349,532. The most affordable entry point in Bidford On Avon is a flat at £149,255, while in Wellesbourne it is a flat at £191,125.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 22% pricier in Wellesbourne (£191,125 vs £149,255).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bidford On Avon prices grew faster — 29% vs -3%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon and Wellesbourne at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Bidford On Avon has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wellesbourne. Bidford On Avon has 1 schools in total, while Wellesbourne has 1.

Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Wellesbourne School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBidford-on-AvonWellesbourne
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Bidford On Avon offers faster average downloads at 448.6 Mbps, compared to 257.7 Mbps in Wellesbourne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Bidford On Avon and 92.7% in Wellesbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 88% in Bidford On Avon and 41.1% in Wellesbourne.

Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 74% on average download speed (449 vs 258 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Wellesbourne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Bidford On Avon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Bidford On Avon and £1,332 in Wellesbourne. 63.3% of homes in Bidford On Avon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Wellesbourne.

Bidford On Avon has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,781 in Wellesbourne and £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon. The median age is 48 in Bidford On Avon and 45.8 in Wellesbourne. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Bidford On Avon and 58.9% in Wellesbourne. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bidford On Avon versus 68.1% in Wellesbourne.

IndicatorBidford-on-AvonWellesbourne
Population5,8257,015
Median Age4845.8
Median Household Income£30,924.5£33,781
Employment Rate58.1%58.9%
Owner Occupied70.4%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified36.2%42.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bidford On Avon and Wellesbourne?
Bidford On Avon and Wellesbourne are approximately 11.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bidford On Avon or Wellesbourne?
Bidford On Avon is cheaper, with an average house price of £336,936.
Is Bidford On Avon or Wellesbourne safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bidford On Avon or Wellesbourne?
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 Wellesbourne?
Bidford On Avon has faster average broadband at 448.6 Mbps.

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