Evesham vs Northway
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Northway wins on house prices with a 33% gap. For families, Evesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Evesham
£336,936
Northway
£253,256
Crime Rate
Evesham
N/A
Northway
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Evesham
100.0%
Northway
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Evesham
398.1
Northway
371
EPC Rating
Evesham
70.2
Northway
70.9
Median Income
Evesham
£30,938
Northway
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £253,256, Northway undercuts Evesham (£336,936) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Evesham is a flat at £149,255, while in Northway it is a terraced at £217,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Evesham (£467,296 vs £331,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northway prices grew faster — 51% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Evesham and Northway 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 Northway, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Evesham | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Evesham averages 398.1 Mbps – ahead of Northway's 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Evesham and 94.2% in Northway. Gigabit availability stands at 74.9% in Evesham and 70% in Northway.
Evesham is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (398 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Northway leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Evesham averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Evesham and £1,246 in Northway. 62.2% of homes in Evesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Northway.
Northway has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,938 in Evesham and £29,160.3 in Northway. The median age is 47.5 in Evesham and 47.7 in Northway. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Evesham versus 70.6% in Northway. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Evesham and 57% in Northway.
| Indicator | Evesham | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,792 | 4,858 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,938 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 35.9% |
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