Astwood Bank vs Halesowen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Halesowen is about 22% cheaper on average. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Halesowen
£314,887
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Halesowen
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Halesowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Halesowen
462.1
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Halesowen
69.1
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Halesowen
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Halesowen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,887 versus £384,767 in Astwood Bank. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Halesowen it is a flat at £126,129.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Astwood Bank (£538,026 vs £410,480).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesowen prices grew faster — 69% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Halesowen at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Astwood Bank: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Halesowen.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halesowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 18 |
| Primary | 1 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Halesowen enjoy 462.1 Mbps on average, while Astwood Bank lags behind at 222.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 98.9% in Halesowen. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 90.4% in Halesowen.
Halesowen is the faster of the two by 108% on average download speed (462 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Astwood Bank is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Halesowen's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,153 in Halesowen. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Halesowen.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Astwood Bank has a population of 3,248 while Halesowen has 60,103. Median household income is £30,396 in Astwood Bank and £30,191 in Halesowen. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 43.9 in Halesowen. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 55.1% in Halesowen.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 60,103 |
| Median Age | 46 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 25% |
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