Fernhill Heath vs Kempsey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Kempsey is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. For families, Fernhill Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Kempsey
£345,016
Crime Rate
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Kempsey
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Kempsey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fernhill Heath
406.2
Kempsey
445.6
EPC Rating
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Kempsey
70.3
Median Income
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
Kempsey
£29,282
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £345,016, Kempsey undercuts Fernhill Heath (£385,484) by around 12% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Fernhill Heath is a flat at £165,000, while in Kempsey it is a semi-detached at £271,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£328,078 vs £271,988).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Fernhill Heath and Kempsey at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Fernhill Heath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Kempsey, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Fernhill Heath | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kempsey averages 445.6 Mbps – ahead of Fernhill Heath's 406.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Fernhill Heath and 96.9% in Kempsey. Gigabit availability stands at 78% in Fernhill Heath and 87.1% in Kempsey.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (446 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fernhill Heath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Kempsey averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,140 in Fernhill Heath and £1,218 in Kempsey. 67.8% of homes in Fernhill Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.3% in Kempsey.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath and £29,282 in Kempsey. The median age is 44.9 in Fernhill Heath and 46.7 in Kempsey. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Fernhill Heath versus 67.5% in Kempsey. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Fernhill Heath and 57% in Kempsey.
| Indicator | Fernhill Heath | Kempsey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,295 | 3,753 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,358.5 | £29,282 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 35.2% |
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