Balsall Common vs Kingsbury

At £289,021, Kingsbury undercuts Balsall Common (£482,990) by around 67% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.

Residents of Kingsbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61 per 1,000 versus 78.8 per 1,000 in Balsall Common. The most common crime category in Balsall Common is violent-crime, while in Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Balsall Common averages 338.4 Mbps – ahead of Kingsbury's 334.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 60% in Kingsbury.

→Balsall Common is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (338 vs 335 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Balsall Common leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Kingsbury averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,219 in Kingsbury. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.

→Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 70.2% in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 58.6% in Kingsbury.

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