Bloxwich vs Penkridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bloxwich wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Penkridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Penkridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Penkridge
£309,211
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Penkridge
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Penkridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Penkridge
374.7
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Penkridge
69.8
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Penkridge
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £244,941, Bloxwich undercuts Penkridge (£309,211) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Penkridge it is a flat at £129,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Penkridge (£280,652 vs £223,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bloxwich prices grew faster — 14% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Penkridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.5 per 1,000 versus 90.5 per 1,000 in Bloxwich. The most common crime category in Bloxwich is violent-crime, while in Penkridge 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 MidlandsOf the 19 schools in Bloxwich, 88.2% are in the top two inspection bands. In Penkridge, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penkridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxwich | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 5 |
| Primary | 17 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bloxwich averages 450.9 Mbps – ahead of Penkridge's 374.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 87.7% in Penkridge. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 72% in Penkridge.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (451 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Penkridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Bloxwich averages 69.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,330 in Penkridge. 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Penkridge.
Penkridge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Penkridge and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 48 in Penkridge. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 71.5% in Penkridge. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 55.1% in Penkridge.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 8,364 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 30.9% |
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