Bulkington vs Kingsbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingsbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Kingsbury
£289,021
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Kingsbury
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Kingsbury
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Kingsbury
334.7
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Kingsbury
70.3
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Kingsbury
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bulkington commands an average of £325,320, compared with £289,021 in Kingsbury – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £197,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsbury prices grew faster — 50% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsKingsbury has a crime rate of 61 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Bulkington at 81.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bulkington 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bulkington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Kingsbury. There are 2 schools in Bulkington and 2 in Kingsbury.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bulkington | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.4 Mbps in Bulkington and 334.7 Mbps in Kingsbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 60% in Kingsbury.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (441 vs 335 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bulkington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Kingsbury averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,219 in Kingsbury. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.
Bulkington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £32,532.3 in Bulkington. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 70.2% in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 58.6% in Kingsbury.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 3,555 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 26.8% |
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