Barnt Green vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redditch is about 141% cheaper on average. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Redditch is £293,433, which is 141% less than Barnt Green at £705,963. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 136% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £264,509).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barnt Green prices grew faster — 27% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Redditch 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 85% in Redditch. Barnt Green has 2 schools in total, while Redditch has 27.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 2 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnt Green offers faster average downloads at 459.1 Mbps, compared to 430.2 Mbps in Redditch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 83.4% in Redditch.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (459 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Redditch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Barnt Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,282 in Redditch. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 45.6 in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 59.3% in Redditch. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 70.9% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34% |
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