Redditch vs Worcester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Redditch is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. For families, Worcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Redditch
£293,433
Worcester
£337,276
Crime Rate
Redditch
N/A
Worcester
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Redditch
85.0%
Worcester
95.8%
Avg Download Speed
Redditch
430.2
Worcester
479.3
EPC Rating
Redditch
70.2
Worcester
70.8
Median Income
Redditch
£31,656
Worcester
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £293,433, Redditch undercuts Worcester (£337,276) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Redditch is a flat at £130,508, while in Worcester it is a flat at £152,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Worcester (£477,926 vs £408,562).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Worcester prices grew faster — 33% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Redditch and Worcester at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 27 schools in Redditch, 85% are in the top two inspection bands. In Worcester, which has 27 schools, the figure is 95.8%.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 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 | Redditch | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 27 |
| Primary | 17 | 22 |
| Secondary | 10 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 85% | 95.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Worcester averages 479.3 Mbps – ahead of Redditch's 430.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Redditch and 99.1% in Worcester. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Redditch and 95.1% in Worcester.
Worcester is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (479 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Worcester, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Redditch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,282 in Redditch and £1,140 in Worcester. 64.1% of homes in Redditch 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 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £30,358.5 in Worcester. The median age is 45.6 in Redditch and 44.9 in Worcester. Employment rates stand at 59.3% in Redditch and 58.9% in Worcester. Owner-occupancy is 70.9% in Redditch versus 65.8% in Worcester. Redditch has a population of 81,634 and Worcester has 105,439.
| Indicator | Redditch | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,634 | 105,439 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,656 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.3% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.9% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 33.4% |
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