Town comparison
Astwood Bank vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? 9.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Astwood Bank is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. For families, Astwood Bank edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Astwood Bank
N/A
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Astwood Bank
222.5
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Astwood Bank
70.5
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Astwood Bank
£30,396
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Hollywood commands an average of £406,560, compared with £384,767 in Astwood Bank – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Astwood Bank is a flat at £124,500, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Hollywood (£304,179 vs £240,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hollywood prices grew faster — 48% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Astwood Bank and Hollywood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Astwood Bank, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hollywood. There are 2 schools in Astwood Bank and 2 in Hollywood.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Astwood Bank | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.8 Mbps in Hollywood and 222.5 Mbps in Astwood Bank. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.4% of premises in Astwood Bank and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 36.5% in Astwood Bank and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Hollywood is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (395 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astwood Bank, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Hollywood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,278 in Astwood Bank and £1,272 in Hollywood. 65.1% of homes in Astwood Bank have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,525 in Hollywood and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 46 in Astwood Bank and 44.2 in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 59% in Astwood Bank and 55.6% in Hollywood. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Astwood Bank versus 67% in Hollywood. Astwood Bank has a population of 3,248 and Hollywood has 6,599.
| Indicator | Astwood Bank | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,248 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,396 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 35.3% |
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