Ledbury vs Worcester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Worcester wins on house prices with a 2% gap. For families, Ledbury edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ledbury
£342,951
Worcester
£337,276
Crime Rate
Ledbury
50.7
Worcester
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ledbury
100.0%
Worcester
95.8%
Avg Download Speed
Ledbury
373
Worcester
479.3
EPC Rating
Ledbury
68.8
Worcester
70.8
Median Income
Ledbury
£29,174
Worcester
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £337,276, Worcester undercuts Ledbury (£342,951) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ledbury is a flat at £152,674, while in Worcester it is a flat at £152,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Worcester (£248,463 vs £218,383).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Worcester prices grew faster — 33% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Ledbury and Worcester at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Ledbury, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Worcester, which has 27 schools, the figure is 95.8%.
Ledbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester School Inspection Breakdown
95.8% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ledbury | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 1 | 22 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Worcester averages 479.3 Mbps – ahead of Ledbury's 373.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.5% of premises in Ledbury and 99.1% in Worcester. Gigabit availability stands at 71.3% in Ledbury and 95.1% in Worcester.
Worcester is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (479 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Worcester, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Ledbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Ledbury and £1,140 in Worcester. 57.6% of homes in Ledbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Worcester.
Worcester has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,358.5 in Worcester and £29,173.7 in Ledbury. The median age is 48.7 in Ledbury and 44.9 in Worcester. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Ledbury and 58.9% in Worcester. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Ledbury versus 65.8% in Worcester. Ledbury has a population of 8,344 and Worcester has 105,439.
| Indicator | Ledbury | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,344 | 105,439 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,173.7 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.4% | 33.4% |
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