Alcester vs Catshill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Catshill is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Catshill
£299,626
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Catshill
9.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Catshill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Catshill
439.5
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Catshill
69.8
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Catshill
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alcester commands an average of £393,039, compared with £299,626 in Catshill – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Catshill it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Alcester (£175,827 vs £125,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Catshill prices grew faster — 45% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Catshill at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alcester, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Catshill. There are 5 schools in Alcester and 3 in Catshill.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.5 Mbps in Catshill and 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 96.9% in Catshill. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 85.6% in Catshill.
Catshill is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (440 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 Catshill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,296 in Catshill. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Catshill.
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 Catshill and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 47 in Catshill. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 57.9% in Catshill. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 73.8% in Catshill. Alcester has a population of 6,425 and Catshill has 10,173.
| Indicator | Alcester | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 10,173 |
| 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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