Bloxwich vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dudley (dudley) wins on house prices with a 14% gap. Dudley (dudley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bloxwich commands an average of £244,941, compared with £214,068 in Dudley (dudley) – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Bloxwich (£329,955 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Dudley (dudley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.8 per 1,000 versus 90.5 per 1,000 in Bloxwich. The most common crime category in Bloxwich is violent-crime, while in Dudley (dudley) 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 Bloxwich, where 88.2% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Dudley (dudley). There are 19 schools in Bloxwich and 19 in Dudley (dudley).
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxwich | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 19 |
| Primary | 17 | 15 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.9 Mbps in Bloxwich and 425.2 Mbps in Dudley (dudley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (451 vs 425 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bloxwich, scoring 69.2 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Dudley (dudley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
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 Dudley (dudley) and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley). Bloxwich has a population of 51,891 and Dudley (dudley) has 64,288.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 64,288 |
| 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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