Brierley Hill vs Brownhills
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brierley Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Brierley Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Brownhills
£253,612
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Brownhills
90.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Brownhills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Brownhills
449.4
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Brownhills
69.4
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Brownhills
£30,251
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brierley Hill is £215,206, which is 15% less than Brownhills at £253,612. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Brownhills it is a flat at £114,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Brownhills (£221,321 vs £175,504).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 56%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Brierley Hill (74.7 per 1,000) compared to Brownhills (90.6 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Brierley Hill is violent-crime, while in Brownhills 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 MidlandsBrownhills has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 71.4% in Brierley Hill. Brierley Hill has 10 schools in total, while Brownhills has 10.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierley Hill | Brownhills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 10 |
| Primary | 9 | 8 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brierley Hill offers faster average downloads at 450.4 Mbps, compared to 449.4 Mbps in Brownhills. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 97.1% in Brownhills. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 87.8% in Brownhills.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (450 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brownhills are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Brierley Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,195 in Brownhills. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Brownhills.
Brownhills has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,251 in Brownhills and £30,191 in Brierley Hill. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 43.7 in Brownhills. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 56.5% in Brownhills. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brierley Hill versus 66.6% in Brownhills.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Brownhills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 21,238 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £30,251 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 26.7% |
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