Balsall Common vs Birmingham

At £266,208, Birmingham undercuts Balsall Common (£482,990) by around 81% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Birmingham it is a flat at £174,356.

Balsall Common has a crime rate of 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45% lower than Birmingham at 114.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Balsall Common is violent-crime, while in Birmingham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Balsall Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Birmingham, which has 378 schools, the figure is 91.9%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Birmingham averages 476.4 Mbps – ahead of Balsall Common's 338.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 98.2% in Birmingham. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 94.4% in Birmingham.

→Birmingham is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (476 vs 338 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Balsall Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Birmingham averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,182 in Birmingham. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Birmingham.

→Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,055.2 in Balsall Common and £31,499.5 in Birmingham. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 42.1 in Birmingham. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 65.1% in Birmingham. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 54% in Birmingham.

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