Town comparison
Brierley Hill vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? 11.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brierley Hill wins on house prices with a 47% gap. For families, Hollywood edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Hollywood commands an average of £406,560, compared with £215,206 in Brierley Hill – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Hollywood (£378,949 vs £201,998).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Brierley Hill and Hollywood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Hollywood, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Brierley Hill. There are 10 schools in Brierley Hill and 2 in Hollywood.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierley Hill | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 9 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.4 Mbps in Brierley Hill and 394.8 Mbps in Hollywood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (450 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hollywood, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Brierley Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,272 in Hollywood. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Hollywood has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,525 in Hollywood and £30,191 in Brierley Hill. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 44.2 in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 55.6% in Hollywood. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brierley Hill versus 67% in Hollywood. Brierley Hill has a population of 32,311 and Hollywood has 6,599.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 35.3% |
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