Brownhills vs Kingsbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brownhills is about 12% cheaper on average. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Kingsbury
£289,021
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Kingsbury
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Kingsbury
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Kingsbury
334.7
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Kingsbury
70.3
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Kingsbury
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brownhills is £253,612, which is 12% less than Kingsbury at £289,021. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Kingsbury (£197,500 vs £114,071).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brownhills prices grew faster — 56% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Kingsbury (61 per 1,000) compared to Brownhills (90.6 per 1,000), a 49% difference. The most common crime category in Brownhills is violent-crime, while in Kingsbury 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 50% in Kingsbury. Brownhills has 10 schools in total, while Kingsbury has 2.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbury School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brownhills | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brownhills offers faster average downloads at 449.4 Mbps, compared to 334.7 Mbps in Kingsbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 60% in Kingsbury.
Brownhills is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (449 vs 335 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Kingsbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Brownhills. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,219 in Kingsbury. 58.2% of homes in Brownhills have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.
Kingsbury has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £30,251 in Brownhills. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 58.6% in Kingsbury. Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brownhills versus 70.2% in Kingsbury.
| Indicator | Brownhills | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 3,555 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 26.8% |
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