Bromsgrove vs Dickens Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dickens Heath is about 37% cheaper on average. For families, Bromsgrove edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Dickens Heath
£254,465
Crime Rate
Bromsgrove
N/A
Dickens Heath
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Dickens Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromsgrove
426.2
Dickens Heath
462
EPC Rating
Bromsgrove
69.8
Dickens Heath
69.8
Median Income
Bromsgrove
£32,163
Dickens Heath
£33,940
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Dickens Heath is £254,465, which is 37% less than Bromsgrove at £348,264. The most affordable entry point in Bromsgrove is a flat at £150,710, while in Dickens Heath it is a flat at £208,841.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Dickens Heath (£208,841 vs £150,710).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromsgrove prices grew faster — 32% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromsgrove and Dickens Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBromsgrove has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Dickens Heath. Bromsgrove has 11 schools in total, while Dickens Heath has 1.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dickens Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bromsgrove | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 1 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dickens Heath offers faster average downloads at 462.0 Mbps, compared to 426.2 Mbps in Bromsgrove. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bromsgrove and 96.7% in Dickens Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Bromsgrove and 91.4% in Dickens Heath.
Dickens Heath is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bromsgrove are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Dickens Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,296 in Bromsgrove and £1,242 in Dickens Heath. 62.6% of homes in Bromsgrove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Dickens Heath.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,939.5 in Dickens Heath and £32,163 in Bromsgrove. The median age is 47 in Bromsgrove and 45.6 in Dickens Heath. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bromsgrove and 57.2% in Dickens Heath. Owner-occupancy is 73.8% in Bromsgrove versus 74.8% in Dickens Heath.
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,759 | 4,797 |
| Median Age | 47 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,163 | £33,939.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 36% |
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