Bidford-on-Avon vs Wellesbourne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bidford On Avon and Wellesbourne at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBidford 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.
| Metric | Bidford-on-Avon | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Bidford-on-Avon | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,825 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 42.4% |
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