Barnt Green vs Droitwich Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Droitwich Spa is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 97% lower. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Droitwich Spa
£358,034
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Droitwich Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Droitwich Spa
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Droitwich Spa
397.1
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Droitwich Spa
69.4
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Droitwich Spa
£30,137
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Barnt Green commands an average of £705,963, compared with £358,034 in Droitwich Spa – a difference of 97%. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Droitwich Spa it is a flat at £150,966.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 108% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £299,874).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnt Green prices grew faster — 27% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Droitwich Spa 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 80% in Droitwich Spa. There are 2 schools in Barnt Green and 7 in Droitwich Spa.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Droitwich Spa School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.1 Mbps in Barnt Green and 397.1 Mbps in Droitwich Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 95.8% in Droitwich Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 76% in Droitwich Spa.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (459 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Barnt Green, scoring 69.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Droitwich Spa. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,276 in Droitwich Spa. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Droitwich Spa.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,136.5 in Droitwich Spa. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 47.4 in Droitwich Spa. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 55.8% in Droitwich Spa. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 69.4% in Droitwich Spa. Barnt Green has a population of 3,821 and Droitwich Spa has 26,413.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 26,413 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £30,136.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 29.6% |
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