Bulkington vs Keresley Newlands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Keresley Newlands is about 43% cheaper on average. Keresley Newlands has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Keresley Newlands
£226,778
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Keresley Newlands
80.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Keresley Newlands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Keresley Newlands
338.4
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Keresley Newlands
71
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Keresley Newlands
£32,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Keresley Newlands is £226,778, which is 43% less than Bulkington at £325,320. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Keresley Newlands it is a flat at £106,495.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 146% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keresley Newlands prices grew faster — 52% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Keresley Newlands (80.7 per 1,000) compared to Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Bulkington is violent-crime, while in Keresley Newlands 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 MidlandsBulkington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Keresley Newlands. Bulkington has 2 schools in total, while Keresley Newlands has 1.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keresley Newlands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bulkington offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 338.4 Mbps in Keresley Newlands. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 94.1% in Keresley Newlands. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 62.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (441 vs 338 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bulkington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Keresley Newlands. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,115 in Keresley Newlands. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Keresley Newlands has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £32,055.2 in Keresley Newlands. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 43 in Keresley Newlands. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 58.1% in Keresley Newlands. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 67.1% in Keresley Newlands.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 3,631 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £32,055.2 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 30% |
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