Stourport-on-Severn vs Tenbury Wells
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Stourport On Severn is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. For families, Stourport On Severn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Stourport-on-Severn
£277,032
Tenbury Wells
£374,025
Crime Rate
Stourport-on-Severn
N/A
Tenbury Wells
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Stourport-on-Severn
100.0%
Tenbury Wells
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Stourport-on-Severn
362.6
Tenbury Wells
225.9
EPC Rating
Stourport-on-Severn
69.3
Tenbury Wells
68.7
Median Income
Stourport-on-Severn
£29,134
Tenbury Wells
£28,419
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £277,032, Stourport On Severn undercuts Tenbury Wells (£374,025) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Stourport On Severn is a flat at £144,424, while in Tenbury Wells it is a terraced at £207,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Tenbury Wells (£487,010 vs £397,049).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stourport On Severn prices grew faster — 49% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Stourport On Severn and Tenbury Wells at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 7 schools in Stourport On Severn, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Tenbury Wells, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Stourport-on-Severn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 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 | Stourport-on-Severn | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Stourport On Severn averages 362.6 Mbps – ahead of Tenbury Wells's 225.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Stourport On Severn and 85% in Tenbury Wells. Gigabit availability stands at 67.8% in Stourport On Severn and 37% in Tenbury Wells.
Stourport On Severn is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (363 vs 226 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stourport On Severn leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Tenbury Wells averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,309 in Stourport On Severn and £1,402 in Tenbury Wells. 58.6% of homes in Stourport On Severn have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.4% in Tenbury Wells.
Stourport On Severn has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,134 in Stourport On Severn and £28,419.3 in Tenbury Wells. The median age is 48.3 in Stourport On Severn and 48.9 in Tenbury Wells. Owner-occupancy is 70% in Stourport On Severn versus 68.7% in Tenbury Wells. Employment rates stand at 55% in Stourport On Severn and 55.2% in Tenbury Wells.
| Indicator | Stourport-on-Severn | Tenbury Wells |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,302 | 3,936 |
| Median Age | 48.3 | 48.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,134 | £28,419.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 34.7% |
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