Barnt Green vs Halesowen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Halesowen is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 124% lower. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Halesowen
£314,887
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Halesowen
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Halesowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Halesowen
462.1
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Halesowen
69.1
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Halesowen
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £314,887, Halesowen undercuts Barnt Green (£705,963) by around 124% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Halesowen it is a flat at £126,129.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 125% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £277,783).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesowen prices grew faster — 69% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Halesowen 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 Halesowen, which has 18 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halesowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 18 |
| Primary | 2 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Halesowen averages 462.1 Mbps – ahead of Barnt Green's 459.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 98.9% in Halesowen. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 90.4% in Halesowen.
Halesowen is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (462 vs 459 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barnt Green leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Halesowen averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,153 in Halesowen. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Halesowen.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,191 in Halesowen. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 43.9 in Halesowen. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 66.4% in Halesowen. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 55.1% in Halesowen.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 60,103 |
| 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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