Town comparison
Kempsey vs Northway
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Northway offers lower property prices by roughly 36%. For families, Kempsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kempsey
£345,016
Northway
£253,256
Crime Rate
Kempsey
N/A
Northway
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kempsey
100.0%
Northway
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kempsey
445.6
Northway
371
EPC Rating
Kempsey
70.3
Northway
70.9
Median Income
Kempsey
£29,282
Northway
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Northway is £253,256, which is 36% less than Kempsey at £345,016. The most affordable entry point in Kempsey is a semi-detached at £271,988, while in Northway it is a terraced at £217,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 49% pricier in Kempsey (£494,176 vs £331,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northway prices grew faster — 51% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Kempsey and Northway at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsKempsey has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Northway. Kempsey has 1 schools in total, while Northway has 2.
Kempsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Northway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kempsey | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kempsey offers faster average downloads at 445.6 Mbps, compared to 371.0 Mbps in Northway. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Kempsey and 94.2% in Northway. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Kempsey and 70% in Northway.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (446 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Northway are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Kempsey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Kempsey and £1,246 in Northway. 64.3% of homes in Kempsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Northway.
Kempsey has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,282 in Kempsey and £29,160.3 in Northway. The median age is 46.7 in Kempsey and 47.7 in Northway. Employment rates stand at 57% in Kempsey and 57% in Northway. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Kempsey versus 70.6% in Northway.
| Indicator | Kempsey | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,753 | 4,858 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,282 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 35.9% |
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