Droitwich Spa vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Droitwich Spa wins on house prices with a 7% gap. For families, Fernhill Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Droitwich Spa
£358,034
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Droitwich Spa
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Droitwich Spa
80.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Droitwich Spa
397.1
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Droitwich Spa
69.4
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Droitwich Spa
£30,137
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Fernhill Heath commands an average of £385,484, compared with £358,034 in Droitwich Spa – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Droitwich Spa is a flat at £150,966, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£271,167 vs £228,372).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Droitwich Spa and Fernhill Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Fernhill Heath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Droitwich Spa. There are 7 schools in Droitwich Spa and 1 in Fernhill Heath.
Droitwich Spa School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Droitwich Spa | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 406.2 Mbps in Fernhill Heath and 397.1 Mbps in Droitwich Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Droitwich Spa and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Droitwich Spa and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (406 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fernhill Heath, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Droitwich Spa. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,276 in Droitwich Spa and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 59.1% of homes in Droitwich Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath and £30,136.5 in Droitwich Spa. The median age is 47.4 in Droitwich Spa and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Droitwich Spa and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 69.4% in Droitwich Spa versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath. Droitwich Spa has a population of 26,413 and Fernhill Heath has 3,295.
| Indicator | Droitwich Spa | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,413 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,136.5 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 33.4% |
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