Kempsey vs Ledbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ledbury wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Kempsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kempsey
£345,016
Ledbury
£342,951
Crime Rate
Kempsey
N/A
Ledbury
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kempsey
100.0%
Ledbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kempsey
445.6
Ledbury
373
EPC Rating
Kempsey
70.3
Ledbury
68.8
Median Income
Kempsey
£29,282
Ledbury
£29,174
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Kempsey commands an average of £345,016, compared with £342,951 in Ledbury – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Kempsey is a semi-detached at £271,988, while in Ledbury it is a flat at £152,674.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Kempsey (£283,143 vs £218,383).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kempsey prices grew faster — 26% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Kempsey and Ledbury at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Kempsey, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ledbury. There are 1 schools in Kempsey and 2 in Ledbury.
Kempsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Kempsey | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.6 Mbps in Kempsey and 373.0 Mbps in Ledbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Kempsey and 86.5% in Ledbury. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Kempsey and 71.3% in Ledbury.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (446 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Kempsey, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Ledbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Kempsey and £1,400 in Ledbury. 64.3% of homes in Kempsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Ledbury.
Kempsey has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,282 in Kempsey and £29,173.7 in Ledbury. The median age is 46.7 in Kempsey and 48.7 in Ledbury. Employment rates stand at 57% in Kempsey and 54.8% in Ledbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Kempsey versus 70% in Ledbury. Kempsey has a population of 3,753 and Ledbury has 8,344.
| Indicator | Kempsey | Ledbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,753 | 8,344 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,282 | £29,173.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 33.4% |
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