Kempsey vs Pershore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kempsey is about 16% cheaper on average. For families, Kempsey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Kempsey
£345,016
Pershore
£410,361
Crime Rate
Kempsey
N/A
Pershore
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Kempsey
100.0%
Pershore
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Kempsey
445.6
Pershore
417.5
EPC Rating
Kempsey
70.3
Pershore
70.2
Median Income
Kempsey
£29,282
Pershore
£30,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Kempsey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £345,016 versus £410,361 in Pershore. The most affordable entry point in Kempsey is a semi-detached at £271,988, while in Pershore it is a flat at £169,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Pershore (£314,705 vs £271,988).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pershore prices grew faster — 33% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Kempsey and Pershore at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Kempsey: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Pershore.
Kempsey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pershore School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Kempsey | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kempsey enjoy 445.6 Mbps on average, while Pershore lags behind at 417.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Kempsey and 95% in Pershore. Gigabit availability stands at 87.1% in Kempsey and 80.8% in Pershore.
Kempsey is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (446 vs 418 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kempsey is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Pershore's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,218 in Kempsey and £1,290 in Pershore. 64.3% of homes in Kempsey have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Pershore.
Kempsey has more energy-efficient housing — 64.3% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Kempsey has a population of 3,753 while Pershore has 8,207. Median household income is £30,273 in Pershore and £29,282 in Kempsey. The median age is 46.7 in Kempsey and 47.6 in Pershore. Employment rates stand at 57% in Kempsey and 57.5% in Pershore.
| Indicator | Kempsey | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,753 | 8,207 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,282 | £30,273 |
| Employment Rate | 57% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 33% |
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