Birmingham vs Bromsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Birmingham offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. For families, Bromsgrove edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Bromsgrove
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Bromsgrove
426.2
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Bromsgrove
69.8
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Bromsgrove
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Birmingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £266,208 versus £348,264 in Bromsgrove. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Bromsgrove it is a flat at £150,710.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Birmingham (£174,356 vs £150,710).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Birmingham and Bromsgrove at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Bromsgrove: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.9% in Birmingham.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birmingham | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 11 |
| Primary | 287 | 6 |
| Secondary | 91 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birmingham enjoy 476.4 Mbps on average, while Bromsgrove lags behind at 426.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 95.6% in Bromsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 82.2% in Bromsgrove.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (476 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bromsgrove is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Birmingham's band C (score 69.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,296 in Bromsgrove. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birmingham has a population of 1,119,786 while Bromsgrove has 34,759. Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £31,499.5 in Birmingham. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 47 in Bromsgrove. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 57.9% in Bromsgrove.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 34,759 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.8% |
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