Cubbington vs Dickens Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dickens Heath wins on house prices with a 60% gap. For families, Cubbington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cubbington
£406,576
Dickens Heath
£254,465
Crime Rate
Cubbington
N/A
Dickens Heath
78.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cubbington
100.0%
Dickens Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cubbington
429.4
Dickens Heath
462
EPC Rating
Cubbington
71.7
Dickens Heath
69.8
Median Income
Cubbington
£35,986
Dickens Heath
£33,940
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Cubbington commands an average of £406,576, compared with £254,465 in Dickens Heath – a difference of 60%. The most affordable entry point in Cubbington is a flat at £206,500, while in Dickens Heath it is a flat at £208,841.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Cubbington (£359,915 vs £308,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cubbington prices grew faster — 34% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Cubbington and Dickens Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Cubbington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Dickens Heath. There are 2 schools in Cubbington and 1 in Dickens Heath.
Cubbington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dickens Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cubbington | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.0 Mbps in Dickens Heath and 429.4 Mbps in Cubbington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Cubbington and 96.7% in Dickens Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 78.9% in Cubbington and 91.4% in Dickens Heath.
Dickens Heath is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cubbington, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Dickens Heath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Cubbington and £1,242 in Dickens Heath. 63.2% of homes in Cubbington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Dickens Heath.
Cubbington has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Cubbington and £33,939.5 in Dickens Heath. The median age is 43.2 in Cubbington and 45.6 in Dickens Heath. Employment rates stand at 59% in Cubbington and 57.2% in Dickens Heath. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cubbington versus 74.8% in Dickens Heath. Cubbington has a population of 3,895 and Dickens Heath has 4,797.
| Indicator | Cubbington | Dickens Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,895 | 4,797 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,986 | £33,939.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 57.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 45.2% | 36% |
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