Bloxwich vs Kingsbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bloxwich is about 15% cheaper on average. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bloxwich edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Kingsbury
£289,021
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Kingsbury
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Kingsbury
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Kingsbury
334.7
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Kingsbury
70.3
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Kingsbury
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bloxwich more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,941 versus £289,021 in Kingsbury. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 43% pricier in Kingsbury (£197,500 vs £113,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsbury prices grew faster — 50% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 61 offences per 1,000 people, Kingsbury is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Bloxwich's 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bloxwich is violent-crime, while in Kingsbury 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 Bloxwich: 88.2% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Kingsbury.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbury School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxwich | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 2 |
| Primary | 17 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bloxwich enjoy 450.9 Mbps on average, while Kingsbury lags behind at 334.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 60% in Kingsbury.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (451 vs 335 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Kingsbury is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Bloxwich's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,219 in Kingsbury. 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.
Kingsbury has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bloxwich has a population of 51,891 while Kingsbury has 3,555. Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 58.6% in Kingsbury.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 3,555 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 26.8% |
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