Blackheath vs Pelsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Pelsall offers lower property prices by roughly 248%. Blackheath has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Pelsall
£257,153
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Pelsall
141.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Pelsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Pelsall
450.9
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Pelsall
69.2
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Pelsall
£29,023
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Pelsall is £257,153, which is 248% less than Blackheath at £894,432. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Pelsall it is a flat at £141,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 346% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £141,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pelsall prices grew faster — 52% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Blackheath (95.1 per 1,000) compared to Pelsall (141 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Pelsall 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 Pelsall. Blackheath has 1 schools in total, while Pelsall has 3.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pelsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Pelsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Pelsall offers faster average downloads at 450.9 Mbps, compared to 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 98.1% in Pelsall. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 86.9% in Pelsall.
Pelsall is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (451 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Pelsall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,184 in Pelsall. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Pelsall.
Pelsall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,023 in Pelsall and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 44.2 in Pelsall. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 55.6% in Pelsall. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 67% in Pelsall.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Pelsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 10,455 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £29,023 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 25.3% |
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