Bloxwich vs Wolverhampton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bloxwich offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. Bloxwich has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wolverhampton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Wolverhampton
£260,055
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Wolverhampton
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Wolverhampton
95.1%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Wolverhampton
411.9
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Wolverhampton
68.5
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Wolverhampton
£28,959
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bloxwich is £244,941, which is 6% less than Wolverhampton at £260,055. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Wolverhampton it is a flat at £112,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Wolverhampton (£393,361 vs £329,955).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wolverhampton prices grew faster — 41% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Bloxwich (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Wolverhampton (91.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bloxwich is violent-crime, while in Wolverhampton 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 MidlandsWolverhampton has 95.1% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.2% in Bloxwich. Bloxwich has 19 schools in total, while Wolverhampton has 83.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wolverhampton School Inspection Breakdown
95.1% of 83 schools (65 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bloxwich | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 83 |
| Primary | 17 | 65 |
| Secondary | 2 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 95.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bloxwich offers faster average downloads at 450.9 Mbps, compared to 411.9 Mbps in Wolverhampton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 84.4% in Wolverhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 79.9% in Wolverhampton.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (451 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bloxwich are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Wolverhampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,177 in Wolverhampton. 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wolverhampton.
Bloxwich has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,023 in Bloxwich and £28,959 in Wolverhampton. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 41 in Wolverhampton. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 53.4% in Wolverhampton. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 55% in Wolverhampton.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 233,643 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £28,959 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 26.2% |
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