Town comparison
Brierley Hill vs Stourport-on-Severn
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Brierley Hill is about 22% cheaper on average. For families, Stourport On Severn edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Stourport-on-Severn
£277,032
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Stourport-on-Severn
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Stourport-on-Severn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Stourport-on-Severn
362.6
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Stourport-on-Severn
69.3
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Stourport-on-Severn
£29,134
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brierley Hill is £215,206, which is 22% less than Stourport On Severn at £277,032. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Stourport On Severn it is a flat at £144,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Stourport On Severn (£144,424 vs £98,253).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Brierley Hill and Stourport On Severn at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsStourport On Severn 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 Stourport On Severn has 7.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stourport-on-Severn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierley Hill | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 7 |
| Primary | 9 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brierley Hill offers faster average downloads at 450.4 Mbps, compared to 362.6 Mbps in Stourport On Severn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 94.8% in Stourport On Severn. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 67.8% in Stourport On Severn.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (450 vs 363 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stourport On Severn are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.3 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Brierley Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,309 in Stourport On Severn. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Stourport On Severn.
Stourport On Severn has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Brierley Hill and £29,134 in Stourport On Severn. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 48.3 in Stourport On Severn. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 55% in Stourport On Severn. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brierley Hill versus 70% in Stourport On Severn.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 20,302 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £29,134 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 32.6% |
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