Barnt Green vs Dickens Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dickens Heath wins on house prices with a 177% gap. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Dickens Heath
£254,465
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Dickens Heath
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Dickens Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Dickens Heath
462
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Dickens Heath
69.8
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Dickens Heath
£33,940
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £254,465, Dickens Heath undercuts Barnt Green (£705,963) by around 177% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Dickens Heath it is a flat at £208,841.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 72% pricier in Barnt Green (£891,727 vs £519,825).
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 Dickens Heath 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 Dickens Heath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dickens Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dickens Heath averages 462.0 Mbps – ahead of Barnt Green's 459.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 96.7% in Dickens Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 91.4% in Dickens Heath.
Dickens Heath is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (462 vs 459 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dickens Heath 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 £1,242 in Dickens Heath. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Dickens Heath.
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 £33,939.5 in Dickens Heath and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 45.6 in Dickens Heath. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 74.8% in Dickens Heath. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 57.2% in Dickens Heath.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 4,797 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £33,939.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 36% |
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