Ledbury vs Tewkesbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ledbury is about 15% cheaper on average. Tewkesbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ledbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ledbury
£342,951
Tewkesbury
£403,840
Crime Rate
Ledbury
50.7
Tewkesbury
46.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ledbury
100.0%
Tewkesbury
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ledbury
373
Tewkesbury
371
EPC Rating
Ledbury
68.8
Tewkesbury
70.9
Median Income
Ledbury
£29,174
Tewkesbury
£29,160
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Ledbury is £342,951, which is 15% less than Tewkesbury at £403,840. The most affordable entry point in Ledbury is a flat at £152,674, while in Tewkesbury it is a flat at £145,597.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Tewkesbury (£248,762 vs £218,383).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tewkesbury prices grew faster — 34% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 46.7 offences per 1,000 people, Tewkesbury is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Ledbury's 50.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ledbury is violent-crime, while in Tewkesbury 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 MidlandsLedbury has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Tewkesbury. Ledbury has 2 schools in total, while Tewkesbury has 6.
Ledbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tewkesbury School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ledbury | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ledbury offers faster average downloads at 373.0 Mbps, compared to 371.0 Mbps in Tewkesbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Ledbury and 94.2% in Tewkesbury. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Ledbury and 70% in Tewkesbury.
Ledbury is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (373 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tewkesbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Ledbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Ledbury and £1,246 in Tewkesbury. 57.6% of homes in Ledbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Tewkesbury.
Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury. The median age is 48.7 in Ledbury and 47.7 in Tewkesbury. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ledbury and 57% in Tewkesbury. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Ledbury versus 70.6% in Tewkesbury.
| Indicator | Ledbury | Tewkesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,344 | 14,387 |
| 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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