Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Halesowen

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bilston (wolverhampton) is about 32% cheaper on average. Halesowen 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

Halesowen

£314,887

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Halesowen

74.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Halesowen

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

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Halesowen

462.1

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Halesowen

69.1

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Halesowen

£30,191

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

The average house price in Bilston (wolverhampton) is £214,068, which is 32% less than Halesowen at £314,887. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Halesowen it is a flat at £126,129.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Halesowen (£410,480 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 69%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Crime is lower in Halesowen (74.8 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 Halesowen 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 Halesowen. Bilston (wolverhampton) has 11 schools in total, while Halesowen has 18.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Halesowen School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Halesowen
Total Schools	11	18
Primary	9	15
Secondary	2	3
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Halesowen offers faster average downloads at 462.1 Mbps, compared to 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 98.9% in Halesowen. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 90.4% in Halesowen.

Halesowen is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (462 vs 457 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Halesowen are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,153 in Halesowen. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Halesowen.

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

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,191 in Halesowen and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 43.9 in Halesowen. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 55.1% in Halesowen. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 66.4% in Halesowen.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Halesowen
Population	34,631	60,103
Median Age	41.3	43.9
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£30,191
Employment Rate	53.6%	55.1%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	25%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Halesowen?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Halesowen are approximately 7.3 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Halesowen safer?

Halesowen has the lower crime rate at 74.8 per 1,000 residents.

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

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

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

Halesowen has faster average broadband at 462.1 Mbps.

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