Ludlow vs Tenbury Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ludlow offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. For families, Ludlow edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ludlow
£348,407
Tenbury Wells
£374,025
Crime Rate
Ludlow
23.2
Tenbury Wells
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ludlow
100.0%
Tenbury Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ludlow
305.5
Tenbury Wells
225.9
EPC Rating
Ludlow
68.7
Tenbury Wells
68.7
Median Income
Ludlow
£28,419
Tenbury Wells
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Ludlow more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £348,407 versus £374,025 in Tenbury Wells. The most affordable entry point in Ludlow is a flat at £135,354, while in Tenbury Wells it is a terraced at £207,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Ludlow (£230,615 vs £207,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tenbury Wells prices grew faster — 41% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Ludlow and Tenbury Wells at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Ludlow: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Tenbury Wells.
Ludlow School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Ludlow | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ludlow enjoy 305.5 Mbps on average, while Tenbury Wells lags behind at 225.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 77.9% of premises in Ludlow and 85% in Tenbury Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 57.2% in Ludlow and 37% in Tenbury Wells.
Ludlow is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (306 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ludlow is band C (score 68.7), ahead of Tenbury Wells's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,402 in Ludlow and £1,402 in Tenbury Wells. 57.4% of homes in Ludlow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Tenbury Wells.
Ludlow has more energy-efficient housing — 57.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ludlow has a population of 10,280 while Tenbury Wells has 3,936. Median household income is £28,419.3 in Ludlow and £28,419.3 in Tenbury Wells. The median age is 48.9 in Ludlow and 48.9 in Tenbury Wells. Employment rates stand at 55.2% in Ludlow and 55.2% in Tenbury Wells.
| Indicator | Ludlow | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,280 | 3,936 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,419.3 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.2% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.7% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 34.7% |
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