Alcester vs Knowle and Dorridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Alcester offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Knowle and Dorridge
£559,991
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Knowle and Dorridge
79.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Knowle and Dorridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Knowle and Dorridge
458.5
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Knowle and Dorridge
71
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Knowle and Dorridge
£34,906
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Alcester is £393,039, which is 30% less than Knowle And Dorridge at £559,991. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Knowle And Dorridge it is a flat at £247,836.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 36% pricier in Knowle And Dorridge (£499,892 vs £320,756).
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 Knowle And Dorridge 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 Knowle And Dorridge. Alcester has 5 schools in total, while Knowle And Dorridge has 5.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knowle and Dorridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Knowle And Dorridge offers faster average downloads at 458.5 Mbps, compared to 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 97.5% in Knowle And Dorridge. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 90.3% in Knowle And Dorridge.
Knowle And Dorridge is the faster of the two by 30% on average download speed (459 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Knowle And Dorridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Alcester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,196 in Knowle And Dorridge. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.4% in Knowle And Dorridge.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,906 in Knowle And Dorridge and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 44 in Knowle And Dorridge. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 57.5% in Knowle And Dorridge. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 68.8% in Knowle And Dorridge.
| Indicator | Alcester | Knowle and Dorridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 19,323 |
| Median Age | 48 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £34,906 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 40.3% |
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