Birmingham vs Pelsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Pelsall is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Birmingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pelsall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Pelsall
£257,153
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Pelsall
141.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Pelsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Pelsall
450.9
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Pelsall
69.2
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Pelsall
£29,023
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Birmingham commands an average of £266,208, compared with £257,153 in Pelsall – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Pelsall it is a flat at £141,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Birmingham (£448,411 vs £353,667).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pelsall prices grew faster — 52% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBirmingham has a crime rate of 114.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Pelsall at 141 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birmingham is violent-crime, while in Pelsall 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Pelsall, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 91.9% in Birmingham. There are 378 schools in Birmingham and 3 in Pelsall.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pelsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birmingham | Pelsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 3 |
| Primary | 287 | 3 |
| Secondary | 91 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.4 Mbps in Birmingham and 450.9 Mbps in Pelsall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 98.1% in Pelsall. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 86.9% in Pelsall.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (476 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Birmingham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.5 (C), while Pelsall averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,184 in Pelsall. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Pelsall.
Birmingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Birmingham and £29,023 in Pelsall. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 44.2 in Pelsall. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Birmingham versus 67% in Pelsall. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 55.6% in Pelsall.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Pelsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 10,455 |
| 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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