Blackheath vs Bloxwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bloxwich wins on house prices with a 265% gap. Bloxwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Bloxwich
£244,941
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Bloxwich
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Bloxwich
88.2%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Bloxwich
450.9
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Bloxwich
69.2
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Bloxwich
£29,023
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £244,941, Bloxwich undercuts Blackheath (£894,432) by around 265% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Bloxwich it is a flat at £113,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 457% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £113,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackheath prices grew faster — 20% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Bloxwich experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.5 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Blackheath. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Bloxwich 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Blackheath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bloxwich, which has 19 schools, the figure is 88.2%.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bloxwich averages 450.9 Mbps – ahead of Blackheath's 439.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 98.1% in Bloxwich. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 86.9% in Bloxwich.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (451 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bloxwich, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,184 in Bloxwich. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Bloxwich.
Bloxwich has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,023 in Bloxwich and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 44.2 in Bloxwich. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 55.6% in Bloxwich. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 67% in Bloxwich. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Bloxwich has 51,891.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 51,891 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £29,023 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 25.3% |
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