Alcester vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Fernhill Heath is about 2% cheaper on average. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Fernhill Heath is £385,484, which is 2% less than Alcester at £393,039. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Alcester (£530,280 vs £454,346).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Fernhill Heath 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 Fernhill Heath. Alcester has 5 schools in total, while Fernhill Heath has 1.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fernhill Heath offers faster average downloads at 406.2 Mbps, compared to 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (406 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fernhill Heath are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Alcester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,924.5 in Alcester and £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 65.8% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Alcester | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 48 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 33.4% |
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