Barnt Green vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hollywood is about 74% cheaper on average. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Hollywood is £406,560, which is 74% less than Barnt Green at £705,963. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 88% pricier in Barnt Green (£891,727 vs £473,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hollywood prices grew faster — 48% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Hollywood 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 Hollywood. Barnt Green has 2 schools in total, while Hollywood has 2.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnt Green offers faster average downloads at 459.1 Mbps, compared to 394.8 Mbps in Hollywood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (459 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hollywood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Barnt Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,272 in Hollywood. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Hollywood has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,525 in Hollywood and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 44.2 in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 55.6% in Hollywood. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 67% in Hollywood.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 35.3% |
Location
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