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Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Hollywood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Bilston (wolverhampton) and Hollywood at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricBilston (Wolverhampton)Hollywood
Total Schools112
Primary91
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBilston (Wolverhampton)Hollywood
Population34,6316,599
Median Age41.344.2
Median Household Income£28,653.8£31,525
Employment Rate53.6%55.6%
Owner Occupied58.6%67%
Degree-Level Qualified24.4%35.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Hollywood?
Bilston (wolverhampton) and Hollywood are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Hollywood?
Bilston (wolverhampton) is cheaper, with an average house price of £214,068.
Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Hollywood safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Hollywood?
Bilston (wolverhampton) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bilston (wolverhampton) or Hollywood?
Bilston (wolverhampton) has faster average broadband at 456.8 Mbps.

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