Barnt Green vs Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Bilston (wolverhampton) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies 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.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Bilston (Wolverhampton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Bilston (Wolverhampton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 34,631 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 24.4% |
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