Area guide · West Midlands

Living in Dickens Heath

A snapshot of life in Dickens Heath, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Dickens Heath is a village in West Midlands, West Midlands with a population of 4,797. The average house price is £254,465 and the overall crime rate is 78.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Dickens Heath ranks

Population

4,797

Avg House Price

£254,465

Crime Rate

78.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

462 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£33,939.5

Median Age

45.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Dickens Heath's detached homes (£519,825) command roughly 2.5× the price of a flat (£208,841).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Dickens Heath prices have risen 20% over the last 9 years (£212,439 → £254,465).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£519,825	£519,825	2
Semi-Detached	£383,893	£383,893	2
Terraced	£308,000	£338,500	4
Flat	£208,841	£189,500	22

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Dickens Heath is 78.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Dickens Heath: violent crime (33% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Dickens Heath Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Dickens Heath averages 462 Mbps — 362% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Dickens Heath homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,242

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,797
Median Age	45.6
Median Household Income	£33,939.5
Employment Rate	57.2%
Owner Occupied	74.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	36%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Dickens Heath?

The average house price in Dickens Heath is £254,465 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Dickens Heath?

The most affordable entry point in Dickens Heath is a flat, with an average price of £208,841.

Is Dickens Heath a safe place to live?

Dickens Heath has a recorded crime rate of 78.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Dickens Heath?

Dickens Heath has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Dickens Heath?

Average broadband download speeds in Dickens Heath are around 462 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.7% of premises.

How big is Dickens Heath?

Dickens Heath is a settlement in West Midlands with a population of approximately 4,797.

Most compared with

How does Dickens Heath stack up against its neighbours?

Alcester

Dickens Heath

House price: £393,039 · £254,465
Crime rate: N/A · 78.6
Distance: 11.7 mi

Alvechurch

Dickens Heath

House price: £443,033 · £254,465
Crime rate: N/A · 78.6
Distance: 5.8 mi

Astwood Bank

Dickens Heath

House price: £384,767 · £254,465
Crime rate: N/A · 78.6
Distance: 9.8 mi

Balsall Common

Dickens Heath

House price: £482,990 · £254,465
Crime rate: 78.8 · 78.6
Distance: 7.8 mi

Barnt Green

Dickens Heath

House price: £705,963 · £254,465
Crime rate: N/A · 78.6
Distance: 7.1 mi

Birmingham

Dickens Heath

House price: £266,208 · £254,465
Crime rate: 114.1 · 78.6
Distance: 6.3 mi

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