Birmingham vs Bloxwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bloxwich offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Bloxwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birmingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Bloxwich
£244,941
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Bloxwich
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Bloxwich
88.2%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Bloxwich
450.9
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Bloxwich
69.2
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Bloxwich
£29,023
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bloxwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,941 versus £266,208 in Birmingham. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Bloxwich it is a flat at £113,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 54% pricier in Birmingham (£174,356 vs £113,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birmingham prices grew faster — 25% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 90.5 offences per 1,000 people, Bloxwich is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Birmingham's 114.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birmingham is violent-crime, while in Bloxwich 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Birmingham: 91.9% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.2% in Bloxwich.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birmingham | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 19 |
| Primary | 287 | 17 |
| Secondary | 91 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 88.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birmingham enjoy 476.4 Mbps on average, while Bloxwich lags behind at 450.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 98.1% in Bloxwich. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 86.9% in Bloxwich.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (476 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birmingham is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Bloxwich's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,184 in Bloxwich. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Bloxwich.
Birmingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birmingham has a population of 1,119,786 while Bloxwich has 51,891. Median household income is £31,499.5 in Birmingham and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 44.2 in Bloxwich. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 55.6% in Bloxwich.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 51,891 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £29,023 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 25.3% |
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