Astwood Bank vs Dickens Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dickens Heath offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Dickens Heath
£254,465
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Dickens Heath
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Dickens Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Dickens Heath
462
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Dickens Heath
69.8
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Dickens Heath
£33,940
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Dickens Heath is £254,465, which is 51% less than Astwood Bank at £384,767. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Dickens Heath it is a flat at £208,841.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Dickens Heath (£208,841 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Astwood Bank prices grew faster — 28% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Dickens Heath 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 Dickens Heath. Astwood Bank has 2 schools in total, while Dickens Heath has 1.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dickens Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dickens Heath offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 222.5 Mbps in Astwood Bank. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 96.7% in Dickens Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 91.4% in Dickens Heath.
Dickens Heath is the faster of the two by 108% on average download speed (462 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 Dickens Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,242 in Dickens Heath. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Dickens Heath.
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 £33,939.5 in Dickens Heath and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 45.6 in Dickens Heath. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 57.2% in Dickens Heath. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Astwood Bank versus 74.8% in Dickens Heath.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 4,797 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £33,939.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 36% |
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