Bromyard vs Worcester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Worcester offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. For families, Bromyard edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromyard
£380,502
Worcester
£337,276
Crime Rate
Bromyard
50.3
Worcester
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromyard
100.0%
Worcester
95.8%
Avg Download Speed
Bromyard
402.3
Worcester
479.3
EPC Rating
Bromyard
68.4
Worcester
70.8
Median Income
Bromyard
£27,841
Worcester
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Worcester is £337,276, which is 13% less than Bromyard at £380,502. The most affordable entry point in Bromyard is a flat at £201,500, while in Worcester it is a flat at £152,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Bromyard (£201,500 vs £152,085).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromyard prices grew faster — 67% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromyard and Worcester 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 95.8% in Worcester. Bromyard has 2 schools in total, while Worcester has 27.
Bromyard School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester School Inspection Breakdown
95.8% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromyard | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 1 | 22 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Worcester offers faster average downloads at 479.3 Mbps, compared to 402.3 Mbps in Bromyard. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.8% of premises in Bromyard and 99.1% in Worcester. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Bromyard and 95.1% in Worcester.
Worcester is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (479 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Worcester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Bromyard. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,401 in Bromyard and £1,140 in Worcester. 56.6% of homes in Bromyard have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Worcester.
Worcester 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 Worcester and £27,841 in Bromyard. The median age is 49.4 in Bromyard and 44.9 in Worcester. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Bromyard and 58.9% in Worcester. Owner-occupancy is 68.7% in Bromyard versus 65.8% in Worcester.
| Indicator | Bromyard | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,816 | 105,439 |
| 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% |
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