Alcester vs Bidford-on-Avon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bidford On Avon offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Bidford-on-Avon
£336,936
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Bidford-on-Avon
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Bidford-on-Avon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Bidford-on-Avon
448.6
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Bidford-on-Avon
70.4
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Bidford-on-Avon
£30,925
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bidford On Avon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £336,936 versus £393,039 in Alcester. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Bidford On Avon it is a flat at £149,255.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Alcester (£175,827 vs £149,255).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Bidford On Avon 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 Bidford On Avon.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bidford On Avon enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Alcester lags behind at 352.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 96.1% in Bidford On Avon. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 88% in Bidford On Avon.
Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (449 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alcester is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Bidford On Avon's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,372 in Bidford On Avon. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Bidford On Avon.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alcester has a population of 6,425 while Bidford On Avon has 5,825. Median household income is £30,924.5 in Alcester and £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 48 in Bidford On Avon. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.1% in Bidford On Avon.
| Indicator | Alcester | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 5,825 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £30,924.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 36.2% |
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