Bulkington vs Cubbington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bulkington is about 20% cheaper on average. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Cubbington
£406,576
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Cubbington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Cubbington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Cubbington
429.4
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Cubbington
71.7
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Cubbington
£35,986
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bulkington is £325,320, which is 20% less than Cubbington at £406,576. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Cubbington it is a flat at £206,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Cubbington (£359,915 vs £172,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bulkington and Cubbington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBulkington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cubbington. Bulkington has 2 schools in total, while Cubbington has 2.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cubbington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Cubbington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bulkington offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 429.4 Mbps in Cubbington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 99.3% in Cubbington. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 78.9% in Cubbington.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (441 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cubbington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Bulkington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,212 in Cubbington. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Cubbington.
Cubbington has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Cubbington and £32,532.3 in Bulkington. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 43.2 in Cubbington. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 59% in Cubbington. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 65.4% in Cubbington.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Cubbington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 3,895 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 45.2% |
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