Dudley (Dudley) vs Highley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Highley wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Highley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Highley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Highley
£203,980
Crime Rate
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Highley
48.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Highley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
Highley
317.4
EPC Rating
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Highley
69.1
Median Income
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
Highley
£29,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £203,980, Highley undercuts Dudley (dudley) (£214,068) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dudley (dudley) is a flat at £100,000, while in Highley it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Dudley (dudley) (£196,265 vs £156,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Highley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.4 per 1,000 versus 74.8 per 1,000 in Dudley (dudley). The most common crime category in Dudley (dudley) is violent-crime, while in Highley 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 MidlandsOf the 19 schools in Dudley (dudley), 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Highley, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Highley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dudley (Dudley) | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 1 |
| Primary | 15 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dudley (dudley) averages 425.2 Mbps – ahead of Highley's 317.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.2% of premises in Dudley (dudley) and 82.4% in Highley. Gigabit availability stands at 78.4% in Dudley (dudley) and 59% in Highley.
Dudley (dudley) is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (425 vs 317 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Dudley (dudley), scoring 69.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Highley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,153 in Dudley (dudley) and £1,405 in Highley. 56.7% of homes in Dudley (dudley) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.2% in Highley.
Highley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,191 in Dudley (dudley) and £29,576 in Highley. The median age is 43.9 in Dudley (dudley) and 48.1 in Highley. Employment rates stand at 55.1% in Dudley (dudley) and 56% in Highley. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Dudley (dudley) versus 68.6% in Highley. Dudley (dudley) has a population of 64,288 and Highley has 3,305.
| Indicator | Dudley (Dudley) | Highley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,288 | 3,305 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,191 | £29,576 |
| Employment Rate | 55.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25% | 32.5% |
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