Blackheath vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dudley (dudley) offers lower property prices by roughly 318%. Dudley (dudley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Dudley (dudley) is £214,068, which is 318% less than Blackheath at £894,432. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 529% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £100,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 74.8 offences per 1,000 people, Dudley (dudley) is the safer of the two – 27% lower than Blackheath's 95.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Dudley (dudley) 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 80% in Dudley (dudley). Blackheath has 1 schools in total, while Dudley (dudley) has 19.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 15 |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackheath offers faster average downloads at 439.4 Mbps, compared to 425.2 Mbps in Dudley (dudley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (439 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dudley (dudley) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.1 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
Dudley (dudley) has more energy-efficient housing — 56.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Dudley (dudley) and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley).
| Indicator | Blackheath | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 64,288 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 25% |
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