Astwood Bank vs Barnt Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Astwood Bank is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 45% lower. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Barnt Green
£705,963
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Barnt Green
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Barnt Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Barnt Green
459.1
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Barnt Green
69.5
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Barnt Green
£31,500
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £384,767, Astwood Bank undercuts Barnt Green (£705,963) by around 45% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Barnt Green it is a flat at £282,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 56% pricier in Barnt Green (£282,179 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astwood Bank prices grew faster — 28% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Barnt Green at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Astwood Bank, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Barnt Green, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Barnt Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnt Green averages 459.1 Mbps – ahead of Astwood Bank's 222.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 96.7% in Barnt Green. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 90.5% in Barnt Green.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 106% on average download speed (459 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astwood Bank, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Barnt Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,182 in Barnt Green. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Barnt Green.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 42.1 in Barnt Green. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 54% in Barnt Green. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Astwood Bank versus 65.1% in Barnt Green. Astwood Bank has a population of 3,248 and Barnt Green has 3,821.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Barnt Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 3,821 |
| Median Age | 46 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £31,499.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 33.2% |
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