Alcester vs Leominster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 36.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Leominster is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Leominster
£318,273
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Leominster
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Leominster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Leominster
376.5
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Leominster
67.8
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Leominster
£28,553
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £318,273, Leominster undercuts Alcester (£393,039) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Leominster it is a flat at £106,361.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Alcester (£175,827 vs £106,361).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Leominster at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 5 schools in Alcester, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Leominster, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leominster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Leominster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Leominster averages 376.5 Mbps – ahead of Alcester's 352.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 89.5% in Leominster. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 72.1% in Leominster.
Leominster is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (377 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alcester, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Leominster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,427 in Leominster. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Leominster.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,924.5 in Alcester and £28,553 in Leominster. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 48.5 in Leominster. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 56.3% in Leominster. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 66.4% in Leominster. Alcester has a population of 6,425 and Leominster has 11,206.
| Indicator | Alcester | Leominster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 11,206 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £28,553 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 32.7% |
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