Bromyard vs Ledbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Ledbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Bromyard has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bromyard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromyard
£380,502
Ledbury
£342,951
Crime Rate
Bromyard
50.3
Ledbury
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromyard
100.0%
Ledbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromyard
402.3
Ledbury
373
EPC Rating
Bromyard
68.4
Ledbury
68.8
Median Income
Bromyard
£27,841
Ledbury
£29,174
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £342,951, Ledbury undercuts Bromyard (£380,502) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bromyard is a flat at £201,500, while in Ledbury it is a flat at £152,674.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Bromyard (£201,500 vs £152,674).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromyard prices grew faster — 67% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBromyard has a crime rate of 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Ledbury at 50.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bromyard is violent-crime, while in Ledbury it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Bromyard, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ledbury, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bromyard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ledbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromyard | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bromyard averages 402.3 Mbps – ahead of Ledbury's 373.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Bromyard and 86.5% in Ledbury. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Bromyard and 71.3% in Ledbury.
Bromyard is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (402 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ledbury, scoring 68.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.4 (band C) in Bromyard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Bromyard and £1,400 in Ledbury. 56.6% of homes in Bromyard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Ledbury.
Ledbury has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,173.7 in Ledbury and £27,841 in Bromyard. The median age is 49.4 in Bromyard and 48.7 in Ledbury. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Bromyard and 54.8% in Ledbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Bromyard versus 70% in Ledbury. Bromyard has a population of 3,816 and Ledbury has 8,344.
| Indicator | Bromyard | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 8,344 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £29,173.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 33.4% |
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