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Balsall Common vs Knowle and Dorridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Balsall Common offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Balsall Common has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Balsall Common

£482,990

Knowle and Dorridge

£559,991

Crime Rate

Balsall Common

78.8

Knowle and Dorridge

79.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Balsall Common

100.0%

Knowle and Dorridge

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Balsall Common

338.4

Knowle and Dorridge

458.5

EPC Rating

Balsall Common

71

Knowle and Dorridge

71

Median Income

Balsall Common

£32,055

Knowle and Dorridge

£34,906

Buyers will find Balsall Common more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £482,990 versus £559,991 in Knowle And Dorridge. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Knowle And Dorridge it is a flat at £247,836.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Knowle And Dorridge (£247,836 vs £188,223).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Knowle And Dorridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.

Crime is lower in Balsall Common (78.8 per 1,000) compared to Knowle And Dorridge (79 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Balsall Common is violent-crime, while in Knowle And Dorridge it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Balsall Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Knowle And Dorridge.

Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Knowle and Dorridge School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBalsall CommonKnowle and Dorridge
Total Schools25
Primary14
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Knowle And Dorridge enjoy 458.5 Mbps on average, while Balsall Common lags behind at 338.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 97.5% in Knowle And Dorridge. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 90.3% in Knowle And Dorridge.

Knowle And Dorridge is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (459 vs 338 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Balsall Common is band C (score 71), ahead of Knowle And Dorridge's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,196 in Knowle And Dorridge. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Knowle And Dorridge.

Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Balsall Common has a population of 7,094 while Knowle And Dorridge has 19,323. Median household income is £34,906 in Knowle And Dorridge and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 44 in Knowle And Dorridge. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 57.5% in Knowle And Dorridge.

IndicatorBalsall CommonKnowle and Dorridge
Population7,09419,323
Median Age4344
Median Household Income£32,055.2£34,906
Employment Rate58.1%57.5%
Owner Occupied67.1%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified30%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Balsall Common and Knowle And Dorridge?
Balsall Common and Knowle And Dorridge are approximately 3.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Knowle And Dorridge?
Balsall Common is cheaper, with an average house price of £482,990.
Is Balsall Common or Knowle And Dorridge safer?
Balsall Common has the lower crime rate at 78.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Knowle And Dorridge?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Knowle And Dorridge?
Knowle And Dorridge has faster average broadband at 458.5 Mbps.

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