Blackheath vs Catshill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Catshill wins on house prices with a 199% gap. Catshill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Catshill
£299,626
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Catshill
9.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Catshill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Catshill
439.5
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Catshill
69.8
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Catshill
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Blackheath commands an average of £894,432, compared with £299,626 in Catshill – a difference of 199%. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Catshill it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 403% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Catshill prices grew faster — 45% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Catshill experience less crime overall, with a rate of 9.8 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Blackheath. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Catshill 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 Catshill. There are 1 schools in Blackheath and 3 in Catshill.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.5 Mbps in Catshill and 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 96.9% in Catshill. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 85.6% in Catshill.
Catshill is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (440 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Catshill leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Blackheath averages 68.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,296 in Catshill. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Catshill.
Catshill 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 Catshill and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 47 in Catshill. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 73.8% in Catshill. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 57.9% in Catshill.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 10,173 |
| 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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