Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Cradley Heath

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% lower. 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

Cradley Heath

£260,552

Crime Rate

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

Cradley Heath

95.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Cradley Heath

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Cradley Heath

439.5

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Cradley Heath

68.8

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Cradley Heath

£28,800

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

Property in Cradley Heath commands an average of £260,552, compared with £214,068 in Bilston (wolverhampton) – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Cradley Heath it is a flat at £106,173.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Cradley Heath (£321,461 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Bilston (wolverhampton) has a crime rate of 91.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3% lower than Cradley Heath at 95.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Cradley Heath 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

Families may prefer Bilston (wolverhampton), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Cradley Heath. There are 11 schools in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 7 in Cradley Heath.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Cradley Heath School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Cradley Heath
Total Schools	11	7
Primary	9	6
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 439.5 Mbps in Cradley Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 99.6% in Cradley Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 85% in Cradley Heath.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (457 vs 440 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Cradley Heath, 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 Cradley Heath. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Cradley Heath.

Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 41.5 in Cradley Heath. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 54% in Cradley Heath. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 60.1% in Cradley Heath. Bilston (wolverhampton) has a population of 34,631 and Cradley Heath has 18,819.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Cradley Heath
Population	34,631	18,819
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 Cradley Heath?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Cradley Heath are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Cradley Heath safer?

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

Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Cradley Heath?

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

Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Cradley Heath?

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

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