Barnt Green vs Blackheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barnt Green is about 21% cheaper on average. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Blackheath
£894,432
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Blackheath
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Blackheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Blackheath
439.4
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Blackheath
68.8
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Blackheath
£28,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Barnt Green more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £705,963 versus £894,432 in Blackheath. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Blackheath it is a flat at £629,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 63% pricier in Blackheath (£786,375 vs £290,983).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnt Green prices grew faster — 27% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Blackheath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Barnt Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Blackheath.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnt Green enjoy 459.1 Mbps on average, while Blackheath lags behind at 439.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 99.3% in Blackheath. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 81.3% in Blackheath.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (459 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnt Green is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Blackheath's band C (score 68.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,116 in Blackheath. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Blackheath.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnt Green has a population of 3,821 while Blackheath has 6,950. Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 41.5 in Blackheath. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 54% in Blackheath.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 6,950 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £28,800 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 23.9% |
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