Evesham vs Pershore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Evesham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. For families, Evesham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Evesham
£336,936
Pershore
£410,361
Crime Rate
Evesham
N/A
Pershore
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Evesham
100.0%
Pershore
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Evesham
398.1
Pershore
417.5
EPC Rating
Evesham
70.2
Pershore
70.2
Median Income
Evesham
£30,938
Pershore
£30,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Pershore commands an average of £410,361, compared with £336,936 in Evesham – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Evesham is a flat at £149,255, while in Pershore it is a flat at £169,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 12% pricier in Pershore (£169,222 vs £149,255).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pershore prices grew faster — 33% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Evesham and Pershore at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Evesham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Pershore. There are 8 schools in Evesham and 4 in Pershore.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pershore School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Evesham | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.5 Mbps in Pershore and 398.1 Mbps in Evesham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Evesham and 95% in Pershore. Gigabit availability stands at 74.9% in Evesham and 80.8% in Pershore.
Pershore is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (418 vs 398 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Evesham, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Pershore. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,384 in Evesham and £1,290 in Pershore. 62.2% of homes in Evesham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Pershore.
Pershore 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 £30,273 in Pershore. The median age is 47.5 in Evesham and 47.6 in Pershore. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Evesham and 57.5% in Pershore. Owner-occupancy is 69.2% in Evesham versus 70.1% in Pershore. Evesham has a population of 27,792 and Pershore has 8,207.
| Indicator | Evesham | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,792 | 8,207 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,938 | £30,273 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.2% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37% | 33% |
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