Droitwich Spa vs Kempsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Kempsey offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. For families, Kempsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Droitwich Spa
£358,034
Kempsey
£345,016
Crime Rate
Droitwich Spa
N/A
Kempsey
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Droitwich Spa
80.0%
Kempsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Droitwich Spa
397.1
Kempsey
445.6
EPC Rating
Droitwich Spa
69.4
Kempsey
70.3
Median Income
Droitwich Spa
£30,137
Kempsey
£29,282
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Kempsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £345,016 versus £358,034 in Droitwich Spa. The most affordable entry point in Droitwich Spa is a flat at £150,966, while in Kempsey it is a semi-detached at £271,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Kempsey (£283,143 vs £228,372).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Droitwich Spa prices grew faster — 27% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Droitwich Spa and Kempsey at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Kempsey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Droitwich Spa.
Droitwich Spa School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kempsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Droitwich Spa | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kempsey enjoy 445.6 Mbps on average, while Droitwich Spa lags behind at 397.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Droitwich Spa and 96.9% in Kempsey. Gigabit availability stands at 76% in Droitwich Spa and 87.1% in Kempsey.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (446 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kempsey is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Droitwich Spa's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,276 in Droitwich Spa and £1,218 in Kempsey. 59.1% of homes in Droitwich Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Kempsey.
Kempsey has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Droitwich Spa has a population of 26,413 while Kempsey has 3,753. Median household income is £30,136.5 in Droitwich Spa and £29,282 in Kempsey. The median age is 47.4 in Droitwich Spa and 46.7 in Kempsey. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Droitwich Spa and 57% in Kempsey.
| Indicator | Droitwich Spa | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,413 | 3,753 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,136.5 | £29,282 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.6% | 35.2% |
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