Barnt Green vs Brierley Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brierley Hill wins on house prices with a 228% gap. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Brierley Hill
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Brierley Hill
450.4
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Brierley Hill
69.1
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Brierley Hill
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Barnt Green commands an average of £705,963, compared with £215,206 in Brierley Hill – a difference of 228%. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Brierley Hill it is a flat at £98,253.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 209% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £201,998).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Brierley Hill 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 71.4% in Brierley Hill. There are 2 schools in Barnt Green and 10 in Brierley Hill.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 10 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.1 Mbps in Barnt Green and 450.4 Mbps in Brierley Hill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 97.4% in Brierley Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 87.9% in Brierley Hill.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (459 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnt Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Brierley Hill averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,153 in Brierley Hill. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Brierley Hill.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,191 in Brierley Hill. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 43.9 in Brierley Hill. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 66.4% in Brierley Hill. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 55.1% in Brierley Hill.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 32,311 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 25% |
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