Blackheath vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hollywood offers lower property prices by roughly 120%. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Hollywood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £406,560 versus £894,432 in Blackheath. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 184% pricier in Blackheath (£1,345,714 vs £473,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hollywood prices grew faster — 48% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blackheath and Hollywood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Blackheath: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Hollywood.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackheath enjoy 439.4 Mbps on average, while Hollywood lags behind at 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (439 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hollywood is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Blackheath's band C (score 68.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,272 in Hollywood. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Hollywood has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackheath has a population of 6,950 while Hollywood has 6,599. Median household income is £31,525 in Hollywood and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 44.2 in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 55.6% in Hollywood.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 35.3% |
Location
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