Highley vs Ludlow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Highley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 41% lower. Ludlow has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Highley
£203,980
Ludlow
£348,407
Crime Rate
Highley
48.4
Ludlow
23.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Highley
100.0%
Ludlow
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Highley
317.4
Ludlow
305.5
EPC Rating
Highley
69.1
Ludlow
68.7
Median Income
Highley
£29,576
Ludlow
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £203,980, Highley undercuts Ludlow (£348,407) by around 41% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Highley is a flat at £81,000, while in Ludlow it is a flat at £135,354.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Ludlow (£135,354 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Highley prices grew faster — 30% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsLudlow has a crime rate of 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 109% lower than Highley at 48.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Highley is violent-crime, while in Ludlow it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Highley, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ludlow, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Highley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ludlow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Highley | Ludlow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Highley averages 317.4 Mbps – ahead of Ludlow's 305.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Highley and 77.9% in Ludlow. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Highley and 57.2% in Ludlow.
Highley is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (317 vs 306 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Highley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.1 (C), while Ludlow averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Highley and £1,402 in Ludlow. 59.2% of homes in Highley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Ludlow.
Highley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,576 in Highley and £28,419.3 in Ludlow. The median age is 48.1 in Highley and 48.9 in Ludlow. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Highley versus 68.7% in Ludlow. Employment rates stand at 56% in Highley and 55.2% in Ludlow.
| Indicator | Highley | Ludlow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,305 | 10,280 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,576 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 34.7% |
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