Bromsgrove vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bromsgrove wins on house prices with a 10% gap. For families, Bromsgrove edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Bromsgrove
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromsgrove
426.2
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Bromsgrove
69.8
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Bromsgrove
£32,163
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Fernhill Heath commands an average of £385,484, compared with £348,264 in Bromsgrove – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Bromsgrove is a flat at £150,710, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 9% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£165,000 vs £150,710).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromsgrove and Fernhill Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bromsgrove, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fernhill Heath. There are 11 schools in Bromsgrove and 1 in Fernhill Heath.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromsgrove | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Bromsgrove and 406.2 Mbps in Fernhill Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bromsgrove and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Bromsgrove and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Bromsgrove is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (426 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fernhill Heath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Bromsgrove averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,296 in Bromsgrove and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 62.6% of homes in Bromsgrove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath. The median age is 47 in Bromsgrove and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 73.8% in Bromsgrove versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bromsgrove and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,759 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 47 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,163 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 33.4% |
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