Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Burntwood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bilston (wolverhampton) is about 23% cheaper on average. Burntwood 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

Burntwood

£278,343

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Burntwood

55.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Burntwood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

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Burntwood

464.1

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Burntwood

70.9

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Burntwood

£34,517

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

The average house price in Bilston (wolverhampton) is £214,068, which is 23% less than Burntwood at £278,343. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Burntwood it is a flat at £131,035.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Burntwood (£379,823 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 46%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

With 55.2 offences per 1,000 people, Burntwood is the safer of the two – 66% lower than Bilston (wolverhampton)'s 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Burntwood 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

Bilston (wolverhampton) has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burntwood. Bilston (wolverhampton) has 11 schools in total, while Burntwood has 10.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Burntwood
Total Schools	11	10
Primary	9	8
Secondary	2	2
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Burntwood offers faster average downloads at 464.1 Mbps, compared to 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 98.4% in Burntwood. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 91% in Burntwood.

Burntwood is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (464 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Burntwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,287 in Burntwood. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Burntwood.

Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 46.5 in Burntwood. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 57% in Burntwood. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 73.3% in Burntwood.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Burntwood
Population	34,631	28,172
Median Age	41.3	46.5
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£34,517
Employment Rate	53.6%	57%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	73.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	33.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Burntwood?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Burntwood are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Burntwood safer?

Burntwood has the lower crime rate at 55.2 per 1,000 residents.

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

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

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

Burntwood has faster average broadband at 464.1 Mbps.

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