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Blackheath vs Stourport-on-Severn

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Stourport On Severn wins on house prices with a 223% gap. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Blackheath

£894,432

Stourport-on-Severn

£277,032

Crime Rate

Blackheath

95.1

Stourport-on-Severn

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Blackheath

100.0%

Stourport-on-Severn

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Blackheath

439.4

Stourport-on-Severn

362.6

EPC Rating

Blackheath

68.8

Stourport-on-Severn

69.3

Median Income

Blackheath

£28,800

Stourport-on-Severn

£29,134

Property in Blackheath commands an average of £894,432, compared with £277,032 in Stourport On Severn – a difference of 223%. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Stourport On Severn it is a flat at £144,424.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 336% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £144,424).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Stourport On Severn prices grew faster — 49% vs 20%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Blackheath and Stourport On Severn at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Blackheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Stourport On Severn. There are 1 schools in Blackheath and 7 in Stourport On Severn.

Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown

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

Stourport-on-Severn School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBlackheathStourport-on-Severn
Total Schools17
Primary16
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath and 362.6 Mbps in Stourport On Severn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 94.8% in Stourport On Severn. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 67.8% in Stourport On Severn.

Blackheath is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (439 vs 363 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Stourport On Severn, scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,309 in Stourport On Severn. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Stourport On Severn.

Stourport On Severn has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,134 in Stourport On Severn and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 48.3 in Stourport On Severn. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 55% in Stourport On Severn. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 70% in Stourport On Severn. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Stourport On Severn has 20,302.

IndicatorBlackheathStourport-on-Severn
Population6,95020,302
Median Age41.548.3
Median Household Income£28,800£29,134
Employment Rate54%55%
Owner Occupied60.1%70%
Degree-Level Qualified23.9%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Blackheath and Stourport On Severn?
Blackheath and Stourport On Severn are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Blackheath or Stourport On Severn?
Stourport On Severn is cheaper, with an average house price of £277,032.
Is Blackheath or Stourport On Severn safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Blackheath or Stourport On Severn?
Blackheath has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Blackheath or Stourport On Severn?
Blackheath has faster average broadband at 439.4 Mbps.

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