Alcester vs Evesham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Evesham is about 17% cheaper on average. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Evesham
£336,936
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Evesham
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Evesham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Evesham
398.1
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Evesham
70.2
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Evesham
£30,938
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Evesham 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 Evesham 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 Evesham 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 Evesham.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Evesham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Evesham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Evesham enjoy 398.1 Mbps on average, while Alcester lags behind at 352.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 96.4% in Evesham. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 74.9% in Evesham.
Evesham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (398 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alcester is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Evesham's band C (score 70.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,384 in Evesham. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Evesham.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alcester has a population of 6,425 while Evesham has 27,792. Median household income is £30,938 in Evesham and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 47.5 in Evesham. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.5% in Evesham.
| Indicator | Alcester | Evesham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 27,792 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £30,938 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 37% |
Location
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