Blackheath vs Cradley Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cradley Heath is about 243% cheaper on average. Blackheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Cradley Heath
£260,552
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Cradley Heath
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Cradley Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Cradley Heath
439.5
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Cradley Heath
68.8
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Cradley Heath
£28,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Cradley Heath is £260,552, which is 243% less than Blackheath at £894,432. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Cradley Heath it is a flat at £106,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 493% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £106,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cradley Heath prices grew faster — 76% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 95.1 offences per 1,000 people, Blackheath is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cradley Heath's 95.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Cradley Heath 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 MidlandsBlackheath has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cradley Heath. Blackheath has 1 schools in total, while Cradley Heath has 7.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cradley Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Cradley Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cradley Heath offers faster average downloads at 439.5 Mbps, compared to 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 99.6% in Cradley Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 85% in Cradley Heath.
Cradley Heath is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (440 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackheath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.8 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Cradley Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,116 in Cradley Heath. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Cradley Heath.
Blackheath has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,800 in Blackheath and £28,800 in Cradley Heath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 41.5 in Cradley Heath. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 54% in Cradley Heath. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 60.1% in Cradley Heath.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Cradley Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 18,819 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £28,800 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 23.9% |
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