Barnt Green vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dudley (dudley) is about 230% cheaper on average. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Dudley (dudley) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,068 versus £705,963 in Barnt Green. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 229% pricier in Barnt Green (£891,727 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Dudley (dudley) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Barnt Green: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Dudley (dudley).
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 2 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnt Green enjoy 459.1 Mbps on average, while Dudley (dudley) lags behind at 425.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (459 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barnt Green is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Dudley (dudley)'s band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barnt Green has a population of 3,821 while Dudley (dudley) has 64,288. Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,191 in Dudley (dudley). The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley).
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 64,288 |
| 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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