Bromsgrove vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Redditch wins on house prices with a 19% gap. For families, Bromsgrove edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Bromsgrove
N/A
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromsgrove
426.2
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Bromsgrove
69.8
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Bromsgrove
£32,163
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bromsgrove commands an average of £348,264, compared with £293,433 in Redditch – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bromsgrove is a flat at £150,710, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Bromsgrove (£487,400 vs £408,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromsgrove and Redditch 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 85% in Redditch. There are 11 schools in Bromsgrove and 27 in Redditch.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromsgrove | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 27 |
| Primary | 6 | 17 |
| Secondary | 5 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.2 Mbps in Redditch and 426.2 Mbps in Bromsgrove. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bromsgrove and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Bromsgrove and 83.4% in Redditch.
Redditch is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (430 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Redditch, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Bromsgrove. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,296 in Bromsgrove and £1,282 in Redditch. 62.6% of homes in Bromsgrove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £31,656 in Redditch. The median age is 47 in Bromsgrove and 45.6 in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bromsgrove and 59.3% in Redditch. Owner-occupancy is 73.8% in Bromsgrove versus 70.9% in Redditch. Bromsgrove has a population of 34,759 and Redditch has 81,634.
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,759 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 47 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,163 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 34% |
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