Blackheath vs Stourport-on-Severn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blackheath and Stourport On Severn at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Blackheath | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 20,302 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £29,134 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 32.6% |
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