Leominster vs Tenbury Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Leominster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. For families, Leominster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Leominster
£318,273
Tenbury Wells
£374,025
Crime Rate
Leominster
89.4
Tenbury Wells
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Leominster
100.0%
Tenbury Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Leominster
376.5
Tenbury Wells
225.9
EPC Rating
Leominster
67.8
Tenbury Wells
68.7
Median Income
Leominster
£28,553
Tenbury Wells
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £318,273, Leominster undercuts Tenbury Wells (£374,025) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Leominster is a flat at £106,361, while in Tenbury Wells it is a terraced at £207,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Tenbury Wells (£487,010 vs £425,894).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tenbury Wells prices grew faster — 41% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Leominster and Tenbury Wells at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Leominster, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tenbury Wells, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Leominster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tenbury Wells School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Leominster | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Leominster averages 376.5 Mbps – ahead of Tenbury Wells's 225.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.5% of premises in Leominster and 85% in Tenbury Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 72.1% in Leominster and 37% in Tenbury Wells.
Leominster is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (377 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Tenbury Wells leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.7 (C), while Leominster averages 67.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,427 in Leominster and £1,402 in Tenbury Wells. 55.6% of homes in Leominster have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Tenbury Wells.
Tenbury Wells has more energy-efficient housing — 57.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,553 in Leominster and £28,419.3 in Tenbury Wells. The median age is 48.5 in Leominster and 48.9 in Tenbury Wells. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Leominster versus 68.7% in Tenbury Wells. Employment rates stand at 56.3% in Leominster and 55.2% in Tenbury Wells.
| Indicator | Leominster | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,206 | 3,936 |
| Median Age | 48.5 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,553 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.3% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.7% | 34.7% |
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