Highley vs Tenbury Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Highley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. For families, Highley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Highley
£203,980
Tenbury Wells
£374,025
Crime Rate
Highley
48.4
Tenbury Wells
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Highley
100.0%
Tenbury Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Highley
317.4
Tenbury Wells
225.9
EPC Rating
Highley
69.1
Tenbury Wells
68.7
Median Income
Highley
£29,576
Tenbury Wells
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Tenbury Wells commands an average of £374,025, compared with £203,980 in Highley – a difference of 45%. The most affordable entry point in Highley is a flat at £81,000, while in Tenbury Wells it is a terraced at £207,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 43% pricier in Tenbury Wells (£487,010 vs £278,550).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tenbury Wells prices grew faster — 41% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Highley and Tenbury Wells at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Highley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Tenbury Wells. There are 1 schools in Highley and 3 in Tenbury Wells.
Highley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tenbury Wells School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Highley | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 317.4 Mbps in Highley and 225.9 Mbps in Tenbury Wells. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Highley and 85% in Tenbury Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 59% in Highley and 37% in Tenbury Wells.
Highley is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (317 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Highley, scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Tenbury Wells. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,405 in Highley and £1,402 in Tenbury Wells. 59.2% of homes in Highley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Tenbury Wells.
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 Tenbury Wells. The median age is 48.1 in Highley and 48.9 in Tenbury Wells. Employment rates stand at 56% in Highley and 55.2% in Tenbury Wells. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Highley versus 68.7% in Tenbury Wells. Highley has a population of 3,305 and Tenbury Wells has 3,936.
| Indicator | Highley | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,305 | 3,936 |
| 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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