Astwood Bank vs Catshill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Catshill offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Catshill
£299,626
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Catshill
9.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Catshill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Catshill
439.5
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Catshill
69.8
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Catshill
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Catshill is £299,626, which is 28% less than Astwood Bank at £384,767. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Catshill it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Astwood Bank (£538,026 vs £411,654).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Catshill prices grew faster — 45% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Catshill at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsAstwood Bank has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Catshill. Astwood Bank has 2 schools in total, while Catshill has 3.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Catshill offers faster average downloads at 439.5 Mbps, compared to 222.5 Mbps in Astwood Bank. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 96.9% in Catshill. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 85.6% in Catshill.
Catshill is the faster of the two by 98% on average download speed (440 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Astwood Bank are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Catshill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,296 in Catshill. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Catshill.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Catshill and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 47 in Catshill. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 57.9% in Catshill. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Astwood Bank versus 73.8% in Catshill.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 10,173 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 34.8% |
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