Brierley Hill vs Catshill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brierley Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Catshill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Catshill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Catshill
£299,626
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Catshill
9.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Catshill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Catshill
439.5
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Catshill
69.8
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Catshill
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Brierley Hill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £215,206 versus £299,626 in Catshill. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Catshill it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 31% pricier in Catshill (£291,805 vs £201,998).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 9.8 offences per 1,000 people, Catshill is the safer of the two – 662% lower than Brierley Hill's 74.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brierley Hill is violent-crime, while in Catshill 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 Catshill: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 71.4% in Brierley Hill.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierley Hill | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 9 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brierley Hill enjoy 450.4 Mbps on average, while Catshill lags behind at 439.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 96.9% in Catshill. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 85.6% in Catshill.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (450 vs 440 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Catshill is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Brierley Hill's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,296 in Catshill. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Catshill.
Catshill has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brierley Hill has a population of 32,311 while Catshill has 10,173. Median household income is £32,163 in Catshill and £30,191 in Brierley Hill. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 47 in Catshill. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 57.9% in Catshill.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 10,173 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 34.8% |
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