Town comparison
Birmingham vs Kingsbury
Which is better to live in? 10.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Birmingham offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birmingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Kingsbury
£289,021
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Kingsbury
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Kingsbury
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Kingsbury
334.7
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Kingsbury
70.3
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Kingsbury
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Birmingham is £266,208, which is 8% less than Kingsbury at £289,021. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Birmingham (£448,411 vs £354,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsbury prices grew faster — 50% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 61 offences per 1,000 people, Kingsbury is the safer of the two – 87% lower than Birmingham's 114.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birmingham is violent-crime, while in Kingsbury 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 MidlandsBirmingham has 91.9% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Kingsbury. Birmingham has 378 schools in total, while Kingsbury has 2.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbury School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birmingham | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 2 |
| Primary | 287 | 1 |
| Secondary | 91 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Birmingham offers faster average downloads at 476.4 Mbps, compared to 334.7 Mbps in Kingsbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 60% in Kingsbury.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (476 vs 335 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kingsbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Birmingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,219 in Kingsbury. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.
Birmingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £31,499.5 in Birmingham. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 58.6% in Kingsbury. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Birmingham versus 70.2% in Kingsbury.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 3,555 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 26.8% |
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