Barnt Green vs Knowle and Dorridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Knowle And Dorridge offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Knowle and Dorridge
£559,991
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Knowle and Dorridge
79.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Knowle and Dorridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Knowle and Dorridge
458.5
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Knowle and Dorridge
71
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Knowle and Dorridge
£34,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Knowle And Dorridge is £559,991, which is 26% less than Barnt Green at £705,963. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Knowle And Dorridge it is a flat at £247,836.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £499,892).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Knowle And Dorridge prices grew faster — 32% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Knowle And Dorridge 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 Knowle And Dorridge. Barnt Green has 2 schools in total, while Knowle And Dorridge has 5.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knowle and Dorridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnt Green offers faster average downloads at 459.1 Mbps, compared to 458.5 Mbps in Knowle And Dorridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 97.5% in Knowle And Dorridge. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 90.3% in Knowle And Dorridge.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (459 vs 459 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Knowle And Dorridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Barnt Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,196 in Knowle And Dorridge. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Knowle And Dorridge.
Knowle And Dorridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,906 in Knowle And Dorridge and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 44 in Knowle And Dorridge. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 57.5% in Knowle And Dorridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 68.8% in Knowle And Dorridge.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 19,323 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £34,906 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 40.3% |
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