Catshill vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Catshill wins on house prices with a 22% gap. For families, Catshill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Catshill
£299,626
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Catshill
9.8
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Catshill
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Catshill
439.5
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Catshill
69.8
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Catshill
£32,163
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £299,626, Catshill undercuts Fernhill Heath (£385,484) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Catshill is a flat at £125,000, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Fernhill Heath (£165,000 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Catshill and Fernhill Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 3 schools in Catshill, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fernhill Heath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Catshill | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Catshill averages 439.5 Mbps – ahead of Fernhill Heath's 406.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Catshill and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 85.6% in Catshill and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Catshill is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (440 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fernhill Heath leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Catshill averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,296 in Catshill and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 62.6% of homes in Catshill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Catshill and £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath. The median age is 47 in Catshill and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 73.8% in Catshill versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Catshill and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Catshill | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,173 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 47 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,163 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.8% | 33.4% |
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