Alcester vs Barnt Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alcester is about 44% cheaper on average. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Barnt Green
£705,963
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Barnt Green
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Barnt Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Barnt Green
459.1
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Barnt Green
69.5
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Barnt Green
£31,500
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Alcester is £393,039, which is 44% less than Barnt Green at £705,963. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Barnt Green it is a flat at £282,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 49% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £320,756).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Barnt Green at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsAlcester has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Barnt Green. Alcester has 5 schools in total, while Barnt Green has 2.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Barnt Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barnt Green offers faster average downloads at 459.1 Mbps, compared to 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 96.7% in Barnt Green. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 90.5% in Barnt Green.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (459 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alcester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.5 (band C) in Barnt Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,182 in Barnt Green. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Barnt Green.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,499.5 in Barnt Green and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 42.1 in Barnt Green. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 54% in Barnt Green. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 65.1% in Barnt Green.
| Indicator | Alcester | Barnt Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 3,821 |
| Median Age | 48 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £31,499.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 33.2% |
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