Brierley Hill vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Brierley Hill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. For families, Redditch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Redditch commands an average of £293,433, compared with £215,206 in Brierley Hill – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Redditch (£130,508 vs £98,253).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Brierley Hill and Redditch at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Redditch, where 85% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 71.4% in Brierley Hill. There are 10 schools in Brierley Hill and 27 in Redditch.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierley Hill | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 27 |
| Primary | 9 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.4 Mbps in Brierley Hill and 430.2 Mbps in Redditch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 83.4% in Redditch.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (450 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Redditch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Brierley Hill averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,282 in Redditch. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £30,191 in Brierley Hill. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 45.6 in Redditch. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brierley Hill versus 70.9% in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 59.3% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 34% |
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