Birmingham vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Birmingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 9% lower. For families, Birmingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birmingham
£266,208
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Birmingham
114.1
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birmingham
91.9%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birmingham
476.4
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Birmingham
69.5
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Birmingham
£31,500
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Redditch commands an average of £293,433, compared with £266,208 in Birmingham – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Birmingham is a flat at £174,356, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Birmingham (£174,356 vs £130,508).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birmingham prices grew faster — 25% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Birmingham and Redditch at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Birmingham, where 91.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 85% in Redditch. There are 378 schools in Birmingham and 27 in Redditch.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birmingham | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 378 | 27 |
| Primary | 287 | 17 |
| Secondary | 91 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 91.9% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.4 Mbps in Birmingham and 430.2 Mbps in Redditch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Birmingham and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 94.4% in Birmingham and 83.4% in Redditch.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (476 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Redditch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Birmingham averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,182 in Birmingham and £1,282 in Redditch. 61.4% of homes in Birmingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £31,499.5 in Birmingham. The median age is 42.1 in Birmingham and 45.6 in Redditch. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Birmingham versus 70.9% in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 54% in Birmingham and 59.3% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Birmingham | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119,786 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,499.5 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34% |
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