Brownhills vs Burntwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brownhills offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Burntwood
£278,343
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Burntwood
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Burntwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Burntwood
464.1
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Burntwood
70.9
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Burntwood
£34,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brownhills is £253,612, which is 9% less than Burntwood at £278,343. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Burntwood it is a flat at £131,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Burntwood (£251,921 vs £193,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brownhills prices grew faster — 56% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.2 offences per 1,000 people, Burntwood is the safer of the two – 64% lower than Brownhills's 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brownhills is violent-crime, while in Burntwood 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 MidlandsBrownhills has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Burntwood. Brownhills has 10 schools in total, while Burntwood has 10.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brownhills | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 10 |
| Primary | 8 | 8 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Burntwood offers faster average downloads at 464.1 Mbps, compared to 449.4 Mbps in Brownhills. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 98.4% in Burntwood. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 91% in Burntwood.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (464 vs 449 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Burntwood are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.9 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Brownhills. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,287 in Burntwood. 58.2% of homes in Brownhills have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Burntwood.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £30,251 in Brownhills. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 46.5 in Burntwood. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 57% in Burntwood. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brownhills versus 73.3% in Burntwood.
| Indicator | Brownhills | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 28,172 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £34,517 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 33.6% |
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