Town comparison
Alcester vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? 11.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Alcester offers lower property prices by roughly 3%. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Alcester is £393,039, which is 3% less than Hollywood at £406,560. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Hollywood (£378,949 vs £320,756).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hollywood prices grew faster — 48% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Hollywood 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 Hollywood. Alcester has 5 schools in total, while Hollywood has 2.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hollywood offers faster average downloads at 394.8 Mbps, compared to 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Hollywood is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (395 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alcester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Hollywood. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,272 in Hollywood. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,525 in Hollywood and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 44.2 in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 55.6% in Hollywood. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 67% in Hollywood.
| Indicator | Alcester | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 48 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 35.3% |
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