Bloxwich vs Cradley Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bloxwich wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Bloxwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cradley Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Cradley Heath
£260,552
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Cradley Heath
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Cradley Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Cradley Heath
439.5
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Cradley Heath
68.8
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Cradley Heath
£28,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Cradley Heath commands an average of £260,552, compared with £244,941 in Bloxwich – a difference of 6%. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Cradley Heath it is a flat at £106,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Bloxwich (£212,345 vs £183,884).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cradley Heath prices grew faster — 76% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Bloxwich experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.5 per 1,000 versus 95.1 per 1,000 in Cradley Heath. The most common crime category in Bloxwich is violent-crime, while in Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.2% in Bloxwich. There are 19 schools in Bloxwich and 7 in Cradley Heath.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cradley Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxwich | Cradley Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 7 |
| Primary | 17 | 6 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.9 Mbps in Bloxwich and 439.5 Mbps in Cradley Heath. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 99.6% in Cradley Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 85% in Cradley Heath.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (451 vs 440 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bloxwich, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Cradley Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,116 in Cradley Heath. 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Cradley Heath.
Bloxwich 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 Bloxwich and £28,800 in Cradley Heath. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 41.5 in Cradley Heath. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 54% in Cradley Heath. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 60.1% in Cradley Heath. Bloxwich has a population of 51,891 and Cradley Heath has 18,819.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Cradley Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 18,819 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £28,800 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 23.9% |
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