Blackheath vs Burntwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Burntwood wins on house prices with a 221% gap. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Burntwood
£278,343
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Burntwood
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Burntwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Burntwood
464.1
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Burntwood
70.9
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Burntwood
£34,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Blackheath commands an average of £894,432, compared with £278,343 in Burntwood – a difference of 221%. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Burntwood it is a flat at £131,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 380% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £131,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Burntwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.2 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Blackheath. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Burntwood 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 Blackheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Burntwood. There are 1 schools in Blackheath and 10 in Burntwood.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 464.1 Mbps in Burntwood and 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 98.4% in Burntwood. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 91% in Burntwood.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (464 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Burntwood, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,287 in Burntwood. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Burntwood.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 46.5 in Burntwood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 57% in Burntwood. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 73.3% in Burntwood. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Burntwood has 28,172.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 28,172 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £34,517 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 33.6% |
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