Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bilston (wolverhampton) wins on house prices with a 47% gap. For families, Bilston (wolverhampton) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
£214,068
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
91.9
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
100.0%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
456.8
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
68.5
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
£28,654
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Hollywood commands an average of £406,560, compared with £214,068 in Bilston (wolverhampton) – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Hollywood (£378,949 vs £201,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bilston (wolverhampton) and Hollywood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bilston (wolverhampton), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hollywood. There are 11 schools in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 2 in Hollywood.
Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilston (Wolverhampton) | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 2 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 394.8 Mbps in Hollywood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (457 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hollywood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Bilston (wolverhampton) averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,272 in Hollywood. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Hollywood has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,525 in Hollywood and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 44.2 in Hollywood. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 67% in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 55.6% in Hollywood.
| Indicator | Bilston (Wolverhampton) | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,631 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,653.8 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.6% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.4% | 35.3% |
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