Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Essington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bilston (wolverhampton) is about 34% cheaper on average. Essington 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

Essington

£325,895

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Essington

50.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Essington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

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Essington

459.5

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Essington

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Essington

£29,283

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

The average house price in Bilston (wolverhampton) is £214,068, which is 34% less than Essington at £325,895. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Essington it is a flat at £137,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Essington (£421,580 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 34%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

With 50.7 offences per 1,000 people, Essington is the safer of the two – 81% lower than Bilston (wolverhampton)'s 91.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Essington 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 Essington. Bilston (wolverhampton) has 11 schools in total, while Essington has 1.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Essington School Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Broadband & Connectivity

Essington offers faster average downloads at 459.5 Mbps, compared to 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 97.6% in Essington. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 90.6% in Essington.

Essington is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (460 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Essington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,200 in Essington. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Essington.

Essington has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,282.7 in Essington and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 43.4 in Essington. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 53.6% in Essington. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 62.9% in Essington.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Essington
Population	34,631	3,471
Median Age	41.3	43.4
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£29,282.7
Employment Rate	53.6%	53.6%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	62.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	26.4%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Essington?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Essington are approximately 4.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Essington safer?

Essington has the lower crime rate at 50.7 per 1,000 residents.

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

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

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

Essington has faster average broadband at 459.5 Mbps.

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