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Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Brierley Hill

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bilston (wolverhampton) offers lower property prices by roughly 1%. Brierley Hill 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

Brierley Hill

£215,206

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Brierley Hill

74.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Brierley Hill

71.4%

Avg Download Speed

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Brierley Hill

450.4

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Brierley Hill

69.1

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Brierley Hill

£30,191

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

Buyers will find Bilston (wolverhampton) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,068 versus £215,206 in Brierley Hill. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Brierley Hill it is a flat at £98,253.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Brierley Hill (£322,121 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 59%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Crime is lower in Brierley Hill (74.7 per 1,000) compared to Bilston (wolverhampton) (91.9 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Brierley Hill 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

School quality favours Bilston (wolverhampton): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 71.4% in Brierley Hill.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown

71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBilston (Wolverhampton)Brierley Hill
Total Schools1110
Primary99
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%71.4%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Bilston (wolverhampton) enjoy 456.8 Mbps on average, while Brierley Hill lags behind at 450.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 97.4% in Brierley Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 87.9% in Brierley Hill.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (457 vs 450 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Brierley Hill is band C (score 69.1), ahead of Bilston (wolverhampton)'s band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,153 in Brierley Hill. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Brierley Hill.

Brierley Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 56.7% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bilston (wolverhampton) has a population of 34,631 while Brierley Hill has 32,311. Median household income is £30,191 in Brierley Hill and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 43.9 in Brierley Hill. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 55.1% in Brierley Hill.

IndicatorBilston (Wolverhampton)Brierley Hill
Population34,63132,311
Median Age41.343.9
Median Household Income£28,653.8£30,191
Employment Rate53.6%55.1%
Owner Occupied58.6%66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified24.4%25%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Brierley Hill?
Bilston (wolverhampton) and Brierley Hill are approximately 6.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Brierley Hill?
Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.
Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Brierley Hill safer?
Brierley Hill has the lower crime rate at 74.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Brierley Hill?
Bilston (wolverhampton) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Brierley Hill?
Bilston (wolverhampton) has faster average broadband at 456.8 Mbps.

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