Barnt Green vs Sedgley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sedgley offers lower property prices by roughly 162%. For families, Barnt Green edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barnt Green
£705,963
Sedgley
£269,464
Crime Rate
Barnt Green
N/A
Sedgley
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barnt Green
100.0%
Sedgley
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barnt Green
459.1
Sedgley
466.6
EPC Rating
Barnt Green
69.5
Sedgley
69.3
Median Income
Barnt Green
£31,500
Sedgley
£29,994
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Sedgley is £269,464, which is 162% less than Barnt Green at £705,963. The most affordable entry point in Barnt Green is a flat at £282,179, while in Sedgley it is a flat at £114,874.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 161% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £239,365).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sedgley prices grew faster — 44% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Barnt Green and Sedgley 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 75% in Sedgley. Barnt Green has 2 schools in total, while Sedgley has 9.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sedgley School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barnt Green | Sedgley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sedgley offers faster average downloads at 466.6 Mbps, compared to 459.1 Mbps in Barnt Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Barnt Green and 98.5% in Sedgley. Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Barnt Green and 92% in Sedgley.
Sedgley is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (467 vs 459 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 69.3 (band C) in Sedgley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Barnt Green and £1,195 in Sedgley. 61.4% of homes in Barnt Green have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Sedgley.
Barnt Green has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £29,994.3 in Sedgley. The median age is 42.1 in Barnt Green and 44.3 in Sedgley. Employment rates stand at 54% in Barnt Green and 54.3% in Sedgley. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Barnt Green versus 65.3% in Sedgley.
| Indicator | Barnt Green | Sedgley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,821 | 31,976 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £29,994.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 26.9% |
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