Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Blackheath

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bilston (wolverhampton) wins on house prices with a 76% gap. Bilston (wolverhampton) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bilston (wolverhampton) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£214,068

Blackheath

£894,432

Crime Rate

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

Blackheath

95.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Blackheath

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Blackheath

439.4

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Blackheath

68.8

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Blackheath

£28,800

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

At £214,068, Bilston (wolverhampton) undercuts Blackheath (£894,432) by around 76% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Blackheath it is a flat at £629,111.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 84% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £100,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Residents of Bilston (wolverhampton) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 91.9 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Blackheath. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Blackheath it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Schools & Education

Best for schools in West Midlands

Of the 11 schools in Bilston (wolverhampton), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blackheath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Blackheath
Total Schools	11	1
Primary	9	1
Secondary	2	0
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bilston (wolverhampton) averages 456.8 Mbps – ahead of Blackheath's 439.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 99.3% in Blackheath. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 81.3% in Blackheath.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (457 vs 439 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Blackheath, scoring 68.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,116 in Blackheath. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Blackheath.

Blackheath has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,800 in Blackheath and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 41.5 in Blackheath. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 54% in Blackheath. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 60.1% in Blackheath. Bilston (wolverhampton) has a population of 34,631 and Blackheath has 6,950.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Blackheath
Population	34,631	6,950
Median Age	41.3	41.5
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£28,800
Employment Rate	53.6%	54%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	60.1%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	23.9%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Blackheath?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Blackheath are approximately 6.2 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Blackheath?

Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Blackheath safer?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has the lower crime rate at 91.9 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Blackheath?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.

Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Blackheath?

Bilston (wolverhampton) has faster average broadband at 456.8 Mbps.

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