Bloxwich vs Brierley Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brierley Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Brierley Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Brierley Hill
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Brierley Hill
450.4
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Brierley Hill
69.1
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Brierley Hill
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brierley Hill is £215,206, which is 14% less than Bloxwich at £244,941. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Brierley Hill it is a flat at £98,253.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Bloxwich (£212,345 vs £175,504).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Brierley Hill (74.7 per 1,000) compared to Bloxwich (90.5 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Bloxwich is violent-crime, while in Brierley Hill 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 MidlandsBloxwich has 88.2% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Brierley Hill. Bloxwich has 19 schools in total, while Brierley Hill has 10.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxwich | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 10 |
| Primary | 17 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bloxwich offers faster average downloads at 450.9 Mbps, compared to 450.4 Mbps in Brierley Hill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 97.4% in Brierley Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 87.9% in Brierley Hill.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (451 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bloxwich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Brierley Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,153 in Brierley Hill. 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Brierley Hill.
Bloxwich has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Brierley Hill and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 43.9 in Brierley Hill. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 55.1% in Brierley Hill. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 66.4% in Brierley Hill.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 32,311 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 25% |
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