Barnt Green vs Bromsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bromsgrove is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 103% lower. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Bromsgrove
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Bromsgrove
426.2
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Bromsgrove
69.8
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Bromsgrove
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £348,264, Bromsgrove undercuts Barnt Green (£705,963) by around 103% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Bromsgrove it is a flat at £150,710.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 97% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £315,879).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Bromsgrove at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Barnt Green, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bromsgrove, which has 11 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnt Green averages 459.1 Mbps – ahead of Bromsgrove's 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 95.6% in Bromsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 82.2% in Bromsgrove.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (459 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bromsgrove leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Barnt Green averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,296 in Bromsgrove. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 47 in Bromsgrove. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 73.8% in Bromsgrove. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 57.9% in Bromsgrove.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 34,759 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.8% |
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