Bromyard vs Tenbury Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Tenbury Wells wins on house prices with a 2% gap. For families, Bromyard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromyard
£380,502
Tenbury Wells
£374,025
Crime Rate
Bromyard
50.3
Tenbury Wells
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromyard
100.0%
Tenbury Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromyard
402.3
Tenbury Wells
225.9
EPC Rating
Bromyard
68.4
Tenbury Wells
68.7
Median Income
Bromyard
£27,841
Tenbury Wells
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bromyard commands an average of £380,502, compared with £374,025 in Tenbury Wells – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Bromyard is a flat at £201,500, while in Tenbury Wells it is a terraced at £207,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Tenbury Wells (£487,010 vs £441,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromyard prices grew faster — 67% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromyard and Tenbury Wells at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bromyard, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Tenbury Wells. There are 2 schools in Bromyard and 3 in Tenbury Wells.
Bromyard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tenbury Wells School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromyard | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 402.3 Mbps in Bromyard and 225.9 Mbps in Tenbury Wells. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Bromyard and 85% in Tenbury Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Bromyard and 37% in Tenbury Wells.
Bromyard is the faster of the two by 78% on average download speed (402 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Tenbury Wells leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.7 (C), while Bromyard averages 68.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Bromyard and £1,402 in Tenbury Wells. 56.6% of homes in Bromyard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Tenbury Wells.
Tenbury Wells has more energy-efficient housing — 57.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,419.3 in Tenbury Wells and £27,841 in Bromyard. The median age is 49.4 in Bromyard and 48.9 in Tenbury Wells. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Bromyard versus 68.7% in Tenbury Wells. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Bromyard and 55.2% in Tenbury Wells.
| Indicator | Bromyard | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 3,936 |
| Median Age | 49.4 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,841 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 34.7% |
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