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Barnt Green vs Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bilston (wolverhampton) wins on house prices with a 230% gap. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barnt Green

£705,963

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£214,068

Crime Rate

Barnt Green

N/A

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barnt Green

100.0%

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barnt Green

459.1

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

EPC Rating

Barnt Green

69.5

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

Median Income

Barnt Green

£31,500

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

Property in Barnt Green commands an average of £705,963, compared with £214,068 in Bilston (wolverhampton) – a difference of 230%. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Bilston (wolverhampton) it is a flat at £100,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 229% pricier in Barnt Green (£891,727 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 27%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Bilston (wolverhampton) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Barnt Green, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bilston (wolverhampton). There are 2 schools in Barnt Green and 11 in Bilston (wolverhampton).

Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarnt GreenBilston (Wolverhampton)
Total Schools211
Primary29
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 459.1 Mbps in Barnt Green and 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 99.4% in Bilston (wolverhampton). Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton).

Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (459 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Barnt Green, scoring 69.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton). 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Bilston (wolverhampton).

Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton). Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton). Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton). Barnt Green has a population of 3,821 and Bilston (wolverhampton) has 34,631.

IndicatorBarnt GreenBilston (Wolverhampton)
Population3,82134,631
Median Age42.141.3
Median Household Income£31,499.5£28,653.8
Employment Rate54%53.6%
Owner Occupied65.1%58.6%
Degree-Level Qualified33.2%24.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barnt Green and Bilston (wolverhampton)?
Barnt Green and Bilston (wolverhampton) are approximately 14.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barnt Green or Bilston (wolverhampton)?
Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.
Is Barnt Green or Bilston (wolverhampton) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barnt Green or Bilston (wolverhampton)?
Barnt Green has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barnt Green or Bilston (wolverhampton)?
Barnt Green has faster average broadband at 459.1 Mbps.

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