Astwood Bank vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Astwood Bank wins on house prices with a 0% gap. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £384,767, Astwood Bank undercuts Fernhill Heath (£385,484) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£165,000 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Fernhill Heath 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 Fernhill Heath, which has 1 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.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fernhill Heath averages 406.2 Mbps – ahead of Astwood Bank's 222.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (406 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fernhill Heath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Astwood Bank averages 70.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,396 in Astwood Bank and £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Astwood Bank versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 33.4% |
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