Bloxwich vs Essington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bloxwich is about 25% cheaper on average. Essington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Essington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Essington
£325,895
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Essington
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Essington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Essington
459.5
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Essington
69
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Essington
£29,283
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bloxwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,941 versus £325,895 in Essington. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Essington it is a flat at £137,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Bloxwich (£212,345 vs £168,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Essington prices grew faster — 34% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Essington (50.7 per 1,000) compared to Bloxwich (90.5 per 1,000), a 79% difference. The most common crime category in Bloxwich is violent-crime, while in Essington 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Essington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.2% in Bloxwich.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Essington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxwich | Essington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 1 |
| Primary | 17 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Essington enjoy 459.5 Mbps on average, while Bloxwich lags behind at 450.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 97.6% in Essington. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 90.6% in Essington.
Essington is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (460 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bloxwich is band C (score 69.2), ahead of Essington's band C (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,200 in Essington. 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Essington.
Bloxwich has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bloxwich has a population of 51,891 while Essington has 3,471. Median household income is £29,282.7 in Essington and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 43.4 in Essington. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 53.6% in Essington.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Essington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 3,471 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £29,282.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 26.4% |
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