Barnt Green vs Birmingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Birmingham wins on house prices with a 165% gap. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Birmingham
£266,208
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Birmingham
114.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Birmingham
91.9%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Birmingham
476.4
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Birmingham
69.5
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Birmingham
£31,500
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Barnt Green commands an average of £705,963, compared with £266,208 in Birmingham – a difference of 165%. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Birmingham it is a flat at £174,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 131% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £270,514).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnt Green prices grew faster — 27% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Birmingham 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 91.9% in Birmingham. There are 2 schools in Barnt Green and 378 in Birmingham.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 378 |
| Primary | 2 | 287 |
| Secondary | 0 | 91 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.4 Mbps in Birmingham and 459.1 Mbps in Barnt Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 98.2% in Birmingham. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 94.4% in Birmingham.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (476 vs 459 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnt Green, scoring 69.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Birmingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,182 in Birmingham. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Birmingham.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £31,499.5 in Birmingham. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 42.1 in Birmingham. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 54% in Birmingham. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 65.1% in Birmingham. Barnt Green has a population of 3,821 and Birmingham has 1,119,786.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 1,119,786 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £31,499.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.2% |
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