Blackheath vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redditch is about 205% cheaper on average. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Redditch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,433 versus £894,432 in Blackheath. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 382% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £130,508).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackheath prices grew faster — 20% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Blackheath and Redditch 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 85% in Redditch.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 27 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackheath enjoy 439.4 Mbps on average, while Redditch lags behind at 430.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 83.4% in Redditch.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (439 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Redditch is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Blackheath's band C (score 68.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,282 in Redditch. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackheath has a population of 6,950 while Redditch has 81,634. Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 45.6 in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 59.3% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 34% |
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