Blackheath vs Wolverhampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Wolverhampton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 244% lower. Wolverhampton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Wolverhampton
£260,055
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Wolverhampton
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Wolverhampton
95.1%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Wolverhampton
411.9
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Wolverhampton
68.5
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Wolverhampton
£28,959
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £260,055, Wolverhampton undercuts Blackheath (£894,432) by around 244% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Wolverhampton it is a flat at £112,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 462% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £112,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wolverhampton prices grew faster — 41% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWolverhampton has a crime rate of 91.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Blackheath at 95.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Wolverhampton 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 MidlandsOf the 1 schools in Blackheath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Wolverhampton, which has 83 schools, the figure is 95.1%.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wolverhampton School Inspection Breakdown
95.1% of 83 schools (65 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 83 |
| Primary | 1 | 65 |
| Secondary | 0 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackheath averages 439.4 Mbps – ahead of Wolverhampton's 411.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 84.4% in Wolverhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 79.9% in Wolverhampton.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (439 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Blackheath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.8 (C), while Wolverhampton averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,177 in Wolverhampton. 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton has more energy-efficient housing — 56.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,959 in Wolverhampton and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 41 in Wolverhampton. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Blackheath versus 55% in Wolverhampton. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 53.4% in Wolverhampton.
| Indicator | Blackheath | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 233,643 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £28,959 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 26.2% |
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