Barnt Green vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fernhill Heath is about 83% cheaper on average. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Fernhill Heath is £385,484, which is 83% less than Barnt Green at £705,963. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 96% pricier in Barnt Green (£891,727 vs £454,346).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Fernhill Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBarnt Green has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Fernhill Heath. Barnt Green has 2 schools in total, while Fernhill Heath has 1.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnt Green offers faster average downloads at 459.1 Mbps, compared to 406.2 Mbps in Fernhill Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (459 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fernhill Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Barnt Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.4% |
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