Barnt Green vs Rowley Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Rowley Regis is about 231% cheaper on average. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Rowley Regis
£213,435
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Rowley Regis
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Rowley Regis
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Rowley Regis
432
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Rowley Regis
68.5
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Rowley Regis
£27,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Rowley Regis is £213,435, which is 231% less than Barnt Green at £705,963. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Rowley Regis it is a flat at £106,050.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 200% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £207,740).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rowley Regis prices grew faster — 57% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Rowley Regis 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 85.7% in Rowley Regis. Barnt Green has 2 schools in total, while Rowley Regis has 11.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rowley Regis School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnt Green offers faster average downloads at 459.1 Mbps, compared to 432.0 Mbps in Rowley Regis. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 97.8% in Rowley Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 83.8% in Rowley Regis.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (459 vs 432 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barnt Green are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Rowley Regis. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,078 in Rowley Regis. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Rowley Regis.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £27,409 in Rowley Regis. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 39.2 in Rowley Regis. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 53% in Rowley Regis. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 53.7% in Rowley Regis.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 39,052 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £27,409 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 53.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 22.7% |
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