Blackheath vs Bromsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bromsgrove wins on house prices with a 157% gap. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Bromsgrove
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Bromsgrove
426.2
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Bromsgrove
69.8
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Bromsgrove
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Blackheath commands an average of £894,432, compared with £348,264 in Bromsgrove – a difference of 157%. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Bromsgrove it is a flat at £150,710.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 317% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £150,710).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blackheath and Bromsgrove at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Blackheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bromsgrove. There are 1 schools in Blackheath and 11 in Bromsgrove.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath and 426.2 Mbps in Bromsgrove. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 95.6% in Bromsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 82.2% in Bromsgrove.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (439 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bromsgrove, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,296 in Bromsgrove. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 47 in Bromsgrove. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 57.9% in Bromsgrove. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 73.8% in Bromsgrove. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Bromsgrove has 34,759.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 34,759 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 34.8% |
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