Bridgnorth vs Kidderminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kidderminster offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. For families, Kidderminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridgnorth
£334,650
Kidderminster
£300,382
Crime Rate
Bridgnorth
48.3
Kidderminster
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgnorth
83.3%
Kidderminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridgnorth
317.4
Kidderminster
338.8
EPC Rating
Bridgnorth
69.1
Kidderminster
69.7
Median Income
Bridgnorth
£29,576
Kidderminster
£31,290
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Kidderminster is £300,382, which is 11% less than Bridgnorth at £334,650. The most affordable entry point in Bridgnorth is a flat at £173,938, while in Kidderminster it is a flat at £125,343.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Bridgnorth (£273,483 vs £186,580).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kidderminster prices grew faster — 49% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bridgnorth and Kidderminster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsKidderminster has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Bridgnorth. Bridgnorth has 6 schools in total, while Kidderminster has 16.
Bridgnorth School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kidderminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridgnorth | Kidderminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 16 |
| Primary | 4 | 13 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kidderminster offers faster average downloads at 338.8 Mbps, compared to 317.4 Mbps in Bridgnorth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Bridgnorth and 92.2% in Kidderminster. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Bridgnorth and 62.7% in Kidderminster.
Kidderminster is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (339 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kidderminster are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.7 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Bridgnorth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Bridgnorth and £1,277 in Kidderminster. 59.2% of homes in Bridgnorth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kidderminster.
Kidderminster has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,289.8 in Kidderminster and £29,576 in Bridgnorth. The median age is 48.1 in Bridgnorth and 47.3 in Kidderminster. Employment rates stand at 56% in Bridgnorth and 56% in Kidderminster. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bridgnorth versus 72.7% in Kidderminster.
| Indicator | Bridgnorth | Kidderminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,172 | 57,567 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £31,289.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 31.3% |
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