Barnt Green vs Catshill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Catshill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 136% lower. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Catshill
£299,626
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Catshill
9.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Catshill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Catshill
439.5
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Catshill
69.8
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Catshill
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £299,626, Catshill undercuts Barnt Green (£705,963) by around 136% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Catshill it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 126% pricier in Barnt Green (£282,179 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Catshill prices grew faster — 45% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Catshill 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 Catshill, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barnt Green averages 459.1 Mbps – ahead of Catshill's 439.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 96.9% in Catshill. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 85.6% in Catshill.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (459 vs 440 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Catshill 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 Catshill. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Catshill.
Catshill 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 Catshill and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 47 in Catshill. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 73.8% in Catshill. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 57.9% in Catshill.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 10,173 |
| 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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