Alcester vs Alvechurch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alcester is about 11% cheaper on average. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Alvechurch
£443,033
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Alvechurch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Alvechurch
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Alvechurch
416.3
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Alvechurch
70.1
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Alvechurch
£32,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Alcester more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £393,039 versus £443,033 in Alvechurch. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Alvechurch it is a flat at £181,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Alvechurch (£342,267 vs £267,202).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Alvechurch at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Alcester: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Alvechurch.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Alvechurch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alvechurch enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Alcester lags behind at 352.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 91.6% in Alvechurch. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 81% in Alvechurch.
Alvechurch is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (416 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alcester is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Alvechurch's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,378 in Alvechurch. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Alvechurch.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alcester has a population of 6,425 while Alvechurch has 3,412. Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 47.4 in Alvechurch. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.5% in Alvechurch.
| Indicator | Alcester | Alvechurch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 3,412 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £32,814.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 74.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 38% |
Location
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