Cradley Heath vs Stourport-on-Severn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cradley Heath wins on house prices with a 6% gap. For families, Cradley Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cradley Heath
£260,552
Stourport-on-Severn
£277,032
Crime Rate
Cradley Heath
95.1
Stourport-on-Severn
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cradley Heath
100.0%
Stourport-on-Severn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cradley Heath
439.5
Stourport-on-Severn
362.6
EPC Rating
Cradley Heath
68.8
Stourport-on-Severn
69.3
Median Income
Cradley Heath
£28,800
Stourport-on-Severn
£29,134
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £260,552, Cradley Heath undercuts Stourport On Severn (£277,032) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cradley Heath is a flat at £106,173, while in Stourport On Severn it is a flat at £144,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Stourport On Severn (£144,424 vs £106,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cradley Heath prices grew faster — 76% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Cradley Heath and Stourport On Severn at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 7 schools in Cradley Heath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Stourport On Severn, which has 7 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cradley Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stourport-on-Severn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cradley Heath | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Primary | 6 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cradley Heath averages 439.5 Mbps – ahead of Stourport On Severn's 362.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cradley Heath and 94.8% in Stourport On Severn. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Cradley Heath and 67.8% in Stourport On Severn.
Cradley Heath is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (440 vs 363 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stourport On Severn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Cradley Heath averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Cradley Heath and £1,309 in Stourport On Severn. 55.8% of homes in Cradley Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Stourport On Severn.
Stourport On Severn has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,134 in Stourport On Severn and £28,800 in Cradley Heath. The median age is 41.5 in Cradley Heath and 48.3 in Stourport On Severn. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Cradley Heath versus 70% in Stourport On Severn. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cradley Heath and 55% in Stourport On Severn.
| Indicator | Cradley Heath | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,819 | 20,302 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £29,134 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 32.6% |
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