Ledbury vs Northway
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Northway wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Northway has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ledbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ledbury
£342,951
Northway
£253,256
Crime Rate
Ledbury
50.7
Northway
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ledbury
100.0%
Northway
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ledbury
373
Northway
371
EPC Rating
Ledbury
68.8
Northway
70.9
Median Income
Ledbury
£29,174
Northway
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £253,256, Northway undercuts Ledbury (£342,951) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ledbury is a flat at £152,674, while in Northway it is a terraced at £217,714.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Ledbury (£461,718 vs £331,062).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Northway prices grew faster — 51% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Northway experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46.7 per 1,000 versus 50.7 per 1,000 in Ledbury. The most common crime category in Ledbury is violent-crime, while in Northway 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 West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Ledbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Northway, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Ledbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Ledbury | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ledbury averages 373.0 Mbps – ahead of Northway's 371.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Ledbury and 94.2% in Northway. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Ledbury and 70% in Northway.
Ledbury is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (373 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Northway, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Ledbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Ledbury and £1,246 in Northway. 57.6% of homes in Ledbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Northway.
Northway has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,173.7 in Ledbury and £29,160.3 in Northway. The median age is 48.7 in Ledbury and 47.7 in Northway. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ledbury and 57% in Northway. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Ledbury versus 70.6% in Northway. Ledbury has a population of 8,344 and Northway has 4,858.
| Indicator | Ledbury | Northway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,344 | 4,858 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,173.7 | £29,160.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 70.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 35.9% |
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