Town comparison
Brierley Hill vs Wolverhampton
Which is better to live in? 7.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Brierley Hill is about 17% cheaper on average. Brierley Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Wolverhampton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Wolverhampton
£260,055
Crime Rate
Brierley Hill
74.7
Wolverhampton
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Wolverhampton
95.1%
Avg Download Speed
Brierley Hill
450.4
Wolverhampton
411.9
EPC Rating
Brierley Hill
69.1
Wolverhampton
68.5
Median Income
Brierley Hill
£30,191
Wolverhampton
£28,959
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Brierley Hill more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £215,206 versus £260,055 in Wolverhampton. The most affordable entry point in Brierley Hill is a flat at £98,253, while in Wolverhampton it is a flat at £112,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Wolverhampton (£393,361 vs £322,121).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 74.7 offences per 1,000 people, Brierley Hill is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Wolverhampton's 91.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brierley Hill is violent-crime, while in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton: 95.1% 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.
Wolverhampton School Inspection Breakdown
95.1% of 83 schools (65 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brierley Hill | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 83 |
| Primary | 9 | 65 |
| Secondary | 1 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 71.4% | 95.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brierley Hill enjoy 450.4 Mbps on average, while Wolverhampton lags behind at 411.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Brierley Hill and 84.4% in Wolverhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.9% in Brierley Hill and 79.9% in Wolverhampton.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (450 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brierley Hill is band C (score 69.1), ahead of Wolverhampton's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Brierley Hill and £1,177 in Wolverhampton. 56.7% of homes in Brierley Hill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wolverhampton.
Brierley Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 56.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brierley Hill has a population of 32,311 while Wolverhampton has 233,643. Median household income is £30,191 in Brierley Hill and £28,959 in Wolverhampton. The median age is 43.9 in Brierley Hill and 41 in Wolverhampton. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Brierley Hill and 53.4% in Wolverhampton.
| Indicator | Brierley Hill | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 233,643 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £28,959 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 26.2% |
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