Blackheath vs Rushall and Shelfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Rushall And Shelfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 281% lower. Rushall And Shelfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Rushall and Shelfield
£234,626
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Rushall and Shelfield
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Rushall and Shelfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Rushall and Shelfield
460.9
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Rushall and Shelfield
68
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Rushall and Shelfield
£28,056
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Blackheath commands an average of £894,432, compared with £234,626 in Rushall And Shelfield – a difference of 281%. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Rushall And Shelfield it is a flat at £127,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 393% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £127,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rushall And Shelfield prices grew faster — 27% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsRushall And Shelfield has a crime rate of 90.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Blackheath at 95.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Rushall And Shelfield 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Blackheath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Rushall And Shelfield. There are 1 schools in Blackheath and 5 in Rushall And Shelfield.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rushall and Shelfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Rushall and Shelfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.9 Mbps in Rushall And Shelfield and 439.4 Mbps in Blackheath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 99.2% in Rushall And Shelfield. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 90.3% in Rushall And Shelfield.
Rushall And Shelfield is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (461 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blackheath, scoring 68.8 on average (band C) compared to 68 (band C) in Rushall And Shelfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,167 in Rushall And Shelfield. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Rushall And Shelfield.
Blackheath has more energy-efficient housing — 55.8% reach band C or above, vs 52.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,800 in Blackheath and £28,056 in Rushall And Shelfield. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 41.2 in Rushall And Shelfield. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 53.1% in Rushall And Shelfield. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 59.3% in Rushall And Shelfield. Blackheath has a population of 6,950 and Rushall And Shelfield has 12,844.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Rushall and Shelfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 12,844 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £28,056 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 23.7% |
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