Alcester vs Bromsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Bromsgrove is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Bromsgrove
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Bromsgrove
426.2
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Bromsgrove
69.8
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Bromsgrove
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £348,264, Bromsgrove undercuts Alcester (£393,039) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Bromsgrove it is a flat at £150,710.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 17% pricier in Alcester (£175,827 vs £150,710).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Bromsgrove at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 5 schools in Alcester, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bromsgrove, which has 11 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 3 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bromsgrove averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Alcester's 352.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 95.6% in Bromsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 82.2% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (426 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alcester, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Bromsgrove. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,296 in Bromsgrove. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bromsgrove.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,163 in Bromsgrove and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 47 in Bromsgrove. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 57.9% in Bromsgrove. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 73.8% in Bromsgrove. Alcester has a population of 6,425 and Bromsgrove has 34,759.
| Indicator | Alcester | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 34,759 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 34.8% |
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