Evesham vs Kempsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Evesham wins on house prices with a 2% gap. For families, Evesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Evesham
£336,936
Kempsey
£345,016
Crime Rate
Evesham
N/A
Kempsey
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Evesham
100.0%
Kempsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Evesham
398.1
Kempsey
445.6
EPC Rating
Evesham
70.2
Kempsey
70.3
Median Income
Evesham
£30,938
Kempsey
£29,282
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £336,936, Evesham undercuts Kempsey (£345,016) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Evesham is a flat at £149,255, while in Kempsey it is a semi-detached at £271,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Kempsey (£283,143 vs £251,121).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Evesham prices grew faster — 29% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Evesham and Kempsey at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 8 schools in Evesham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kempsey, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 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 | Evesham | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kempsey averages 445.6 Mbps – ahead of Evesham's 398.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Evesham and 96.9% in Kempsey. Gigabit availability stands at 74.9% in Evesham and 87.1% in Kempsey.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (446 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kempsey, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Evesham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Evesham and £1,218 in Kempsey. 62.2% of homes in Evesham 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 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,938 in Evesham and £29,282 in Kempsey. The median age is 47.5 in Evesham and 46.7 in Kempsey. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Evesham and 57% in Kempsey. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Evesham versus 67.5% in Kempsey. Evesham has a population of 27,792 and Kempsey has 3,753.
| Indicator | Evesham | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,792 | 3,753 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,938 | £29,282 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 35.2% |
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