Bromyard vs Kempsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kempsey is about 10% cheaper on average. For families, Bromyard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromyard
£380,502
Kempsey
£345,016
Crime Rate
Bromyard
50.3
Kempsey
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromyard
100.0%
Kempsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromyard
402.3
Kempsey
445.6
EPC Rating
Bromyard
68.4
Kempsey
70.3
Median Income
Bromyard
£27,841
Kempsey
£29,282
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Kempsey is £345,016, which is 10% less than Bromyard at £380,502. The most affordable entry point in Bromyard is a flat at £201,500, while in Kempsey it is a semi-detached at £271,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Kempsey (£283,143 vs £205,022).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromyard prices grew faster — 67% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromyard and Kempsey at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBromyard has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kempsey. Bromyard has 2 schools in total, while Kempsey has 1.
Bromyard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kempsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromyard | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kempsey offers faster average downloads at 445.6 Mbps, compared to 402.3 Mbps in Bromyard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Bromyard and 96.9% in Kempsey. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Bromyard and 87.1% in Kempsey.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (446 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kempsey are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Bromyard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Bromyard and £1,218 in Kempsey. 56.6% of homes in Bromyard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Kempsey.
Kempsey has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,282 in Kempsey and £27,841 in Bromyard. The median age is 49.4 in Bromyard and 46.7 in Kempsey. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Bromyard and 57% in Kempsey. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Bromyard versus 67.5% in Kempsey.
| Indicator | Bromyard | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 3,753 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £29,282 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 35.2% |
Location
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