Birmingham vs Burntwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birmingham is about 4% cheaper on average. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Burntwood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Burntwood
£278,343
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Burntwood
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Burntwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Burntwood
464.1
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Burntwood
70.9
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Burntwood
£34,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Birmingham is £266,208, which is 4% less than Burntwood at £278,343. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Burntwood it is a flat at £131,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Birmingham (£174,356 vs £131,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Burntwood (55.2 per 1,000) compared to Birmingham (114.1 per 1,000), a 107% difference. The most common crime category in Birmingham is violent-crime, while in Burntwood 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 MidlandsBurntwood has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 91.9% in Birmingham. Birmingham has 378 schools in total, while Burntwood has 10.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birmingham | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 10 |
| Primary | 287 | 8 |
| Secondary | 91 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birmingham offers faster average downloads at 476.4 Mbps, compared to 464.1 Mbps in Burntwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 98.4% in Burntwood. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 91% in Burntwood.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (476 vs 464 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burntwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Birmingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,287 in Burntwood. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Burntwood.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £31,499.5 in Birmingham. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 46.5 in Burntwood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 57% in Burntwood. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Birmingham versus 73.3% in Burntwood.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 28,172 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £34,517 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 33.6% |
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