Innsworth vs Ledbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Ledbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Ledbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Innsworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Innsworth
£355,587
Ledbury
£342,951
Crime Rate
Innsworth
76.8
Ledbury
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Innsworth
100.0%
Ledbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Innsworth
447.1
Ledbury
373
EPC Rating
Innsworth
71
Ledbury
68.8
Median Income
Innsworth
£30,032
Ledbury
£29,174
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Innsworth commands an average of £355,587, compared with £342,951 in Ledbury – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Innsworth is a terraced at £304,164, while in Ledbury it is a flat at £152,674.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Innsworth (£304,164 vs £218,383).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Innsworth prices grew faster — 118% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestLedbury has a crime rate of 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51% lower than Innsworth at 76.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Innsworth is violent-crime, while in Ledbury 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 South WestFamilies may prefer Innsworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ledbury. There are 5 schools in Innsworth and 2 in Ledbury.
Innsworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ledbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Innsworth | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 447.1 Mbps in Innsworth and 373.0 Mbps in Ledbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Innsworth and 86.5% in Ledbury. Gigabit availability stands at 88.6% in Innsworth and 71.3% in Ledbury.
Innsworth is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (447 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Innsworth, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Ledbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,169 in Innsworth and £1,400 in Ledbury. 63.2% of homes in Innsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Ledbury.
Innsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,032 in Innsworth and £29,173.7 in Ledbury. The median age is 44.6 in Innsworth and 48.7 in Ledbury. Employment rates stand at 60.4% in Innsworth and 54.8% in Ledbury. Owner-occupancy is 69.1% in Innsworth versus 70% in Ledbury. Innsworth has a population of 9,456 and Ledbury has 8,344.
| Indicator | Innsworth | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,456 | 8,344 |
| Median Age | 44.6 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,032 | £29,173.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.4% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.1% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.4% |
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