Cradley Heath vs Droitwich Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cradley Heath wins on house prices with a 27% gap. For families, Cradley Heath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cradley Heath
£260,552
Droitwich Spa
£358,034
Crime Rate
Cradley Heath
95.1
Droitwich Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cradley Heath
100.0%
Droitwich Spa
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cradley Heath
439.5
Droitwich Spa
397.1
EPC Rating
Cradley Heath
68.8
Droitwich Spa
69.4
Median Income
Cradley Heath
£28,800
Droitwich Spa
£30,137
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £260,552, Cradley Heath undercuts Droitwich Spa (£358,034) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cradley Heath is a flat at £106,173, while in Droitwich Spa it is a flat at £150,966.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Droitwich Spa (£488,148 vs £321,461).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cradley Heath prices grew faster — 76% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Cradley Heath and Droitwich Spa at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 7 schools in Cradley Heath, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Droitwich Spa, which has 7 schools, the figure is 80%.
Cradley Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Droitwich Spa School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cradley Heath | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Primary | 6 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cradley Heath averages 439.5 Mbps – ahead of Droitwich Spa's 397.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Cradley Heath and 95.8% in Droitwich Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 85% in Cradley Heath and 76% in Droitwich Spa.
Cradley Heath is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (440 vs 397 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Droitwich Spa, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Cradley Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Cradley Heath and £1,276 in Droitwich Spa. 55.8% of homes in Cradley Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Droitwich Spa.
Droitwich Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 59.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,136.5 in Droitwich Spa and £28,800 in Cradley Heath. The median age is 41.5 in Cradley Heath and 47.4 in Droitwich Spa. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cradley Heath and 55.8% in Droitwich Spa. Owner-occupancy is 60.1% in Cradley Heath versus 69.4% in Droitwich Spa. Cradley Heath has a population of 18,819 and Droitwich Spa has 26,413.
| Indicator | Cradley Heath | Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,819 | 26,413 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £30,136.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 69.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 29.6% |
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