Balsall Common vs Whitnash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Whitnash is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balsall Common
£482,990
Whitnash
£348,879
Crime Rate
Balsall Common
78.8
Whitnash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balsall Common
100.0%
Whitnash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balsall Common
338.4
Whitnash
436.3
EPC Rating
Balsall Common
71
Whitnash
71.2
Median Income
Balsall Common
£32,055
Whitnash
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Balsall Common commands an average of £482,990, compared with £348,879 in Whitnash – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Whitnash it is a flat at £190,367.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £500,477).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balsall Common prices grew faster — 24% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Whitnash at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Balsall Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Whitnash. There are 2 schools in Balsall Common and 4 in Whitnash.
Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitnash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balsall Common | Whitnash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 436.3 Mbps in Whitnash and 338.4 Mbps in Balsall Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 98.1% in Whitnash. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 82.3% in Whitnash.
Whitnash is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (436 vs 338 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Whitnash leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Balsall Common averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,332 in Whitnash. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Whitnash.
Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Whitnash and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 45.8 in Whitnash. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 68.1% in Whitnash. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 58.9% in Whitnash.
| Indicator | Balsall Common | Whitnash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,094 | 8,914 |
| Median Age | 43 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,055.2 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 42.4% |
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