Cubbington vs Knowle and Dorridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cubbington offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. For families, Cubbington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cubbington
£406,576
Knowle and Dorridge
£559,991
Crime Rate
Cubbington
N/A
Knowle and Dorridge
79.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cubbington
100.0%
Knowle and Dorridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cubbington
429.4
Knowle and Dorridge
458.5
EPC Rating
Cubbington
71.7
Knowle and Dorridge
71
Median Income
Cubbington
£35,986
Knowle and Dorridge
£34,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Cubbington is £406,576, which is 27% less than Knowle And Dorridge at £559,991. The most affordable entry point in Cubbington is a flat at £206,500, while in Knowle And Dorridge it is a flat at £247,836.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Knowle And Dorridge (£789,781 vs £506,126).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cubbington prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Cubbington and Knowle And Dorridge at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsCubbington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Knowle And Dorridge. Cubbington has 2 schools in total, while Knowle And Dorridge has 5.
Cubbington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knowle and Dorridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cubbington | Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Knowle And Dorridge offers faster average downloads at 458.5 Mbps, compared to 429.4 Mbps in Cubbington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Cubbington and 97.5% in Knowle And Dorridge. Gigabit availability stands at 78.9% in Cubbington and 90.3% in Knowle And Dorridge.
Knowle And Dorridge is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (459 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cubbington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Knowle And Dorridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Cubbington and £1,196 in Knowle And Dorridge. 63.2% of homes in Cubbington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Knowle And Dorridge.
Cubbington has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Cubbington and £34,906 in Knowle And Dorridge. The median age is 43.2 in Cubbington and 44 in Knowle And Dorridge. Employment rates stand at 59% in Cubbington and 57.5% in Knowle And Dorridge. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Cubbington versus 68.8% in Knowle And Dorridge.
| Indicator | Cubbington | Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,895 | 19,323 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £35,986 | £34,906 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 45.2% | 40.3% |
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