Bilston (Wolverhampton) vs Shifnal

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Bilston (wolverhampton) wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Shifnal 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

Shifnal

£327,209

Crime Rate

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

91.9

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Shifnal

48.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

100.0%

Shifnal

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

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Bilston (Wolverhampton)

456.8

Shifnal

279.7

EPC Rating

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

68.5

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Shifnal

71.5

Median Income

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

£28,654

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Shifnal

£30,051

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in West Midlands

Property in Shifnal commands an average of £327,209, compared with £214,068 in Bilston (wolverhampton) – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Bilston (wolverhampton) is a flat at £100,000, while in Shifnal it is a flat at £108,883.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Shifnal (£419,225 vs £270,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 24%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in West Midlands

Residents of Shifnal experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.1 per 1,000 versus 91.9 per 1,000 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The most common crime category in Bilston (wolverhampton) is violent-crime, while in Shifnal 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 Shifnal. There are 11 schools in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 3 in Shifnal.

Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown

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

Shifnal School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Shifnal
Total Schools	11	3
Primary	9	2
Secondary	2	1
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 456.8 Mbps in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 279.7 Mbps in Shifnal. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 74.9% in Shifnal. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 50.2% in Shifnal.

Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 63% on average download speed (457 vs 280 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Shifnal, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and £1,222 in Shifnal. 55% of homes in Bilston (wolverhampton) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Shifnal.

Shifnal has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,051.3 in Shifnal and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 45.9 in Shifnal. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) and 55.9% in Shifnal. Owner-occupancy is 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton) versus 67.7% in Shifnal. Bilston (wolverhampton) has a population of 34,631 and Shifnal has 8,973.

Indicator	Bilston (Wolverhampton)	Shifnal
Population	34,631	8,973
Median Age	41.3	45.9
Median Household Income	£28,653.8	£30,051.3
Employment Rate	53.6%	55.9%
Owner Occupied	58.6%	67.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.4%	29.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bilston (wolverhampton) and Shifnal?

Bilston (wolverhampton) and Shifnal are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.

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

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

Is Bilston (wolverhampton) or Shifnal safer?

Shifnal has the lower crime rate at 48.1 per 1,000 residents.

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

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

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

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

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