Bromsgrove vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bromsgrove is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. For families, Bromsgrove edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Bromsgrove
N/A
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bromsgrove
426.2
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Bromsgrove
69.8
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Bromsgrove
£32,163
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £348,264, Bromsgrove undercuts Hollywood (£406,560) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bromsgrove is a flat at £150,710, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Hollywood (£304,179 vs £250,321).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hollywood prices grew faster — 48% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bromsgrove and Hollywood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 11 schools in Bromsgrove, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hollywood, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 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 | Bromsgrove | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 1 |
| Secondary | 5 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bromsgrove averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Hollywood's 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bromsgrove and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Bromsgrove and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Bromsgrove is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (426 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hollywood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Bromsgrove averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,296 in Bromsgrove and £1,272 in Hollywood. 62.6% of homes in Bromsgrove have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £31,525 in Hollywood. The median age is 47 in Bromsgrove and 44.2 in Hollywood. Owner-occupancy is 73.8% in Bromsgrove versus 67% in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bromsgrove and 55.6% in Hollywood.
| Indicator | Bromsgrove | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,759 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 47 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,163 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 35.3% |
Location
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