Bromyard vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bromyard is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. For families, Bromyard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromyard
£380,502
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Bromyard
50.3
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromyard
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromyard
402.3
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Bromyard
68.4
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Bromyard
£27,841
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £380,502, Bromyard undercuts Fernhill Heath (£385,484) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bromyard is a flat at £201,500, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£271,167 vs £205,022).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromyard prices grew faster — 67% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromyard and Fernhill Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Bromyard, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fernhill Heath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bromyard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Bromyard | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fernhill Heath averages 406.2 Mbps – ahead of Bromyard's 402.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Bromyard and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Bromyard and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (406 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fernhill Heath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Bromyard averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Bromyard and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 56.6% of homes in Bromyard 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 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath and £27,841 in Bromyard. The median age is 49.4 in Bromyard and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Bromyard versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Bromyard and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Bromyard | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Location
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