Alcester vs Pershore
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Alcester wins on house prices with a 4% gap. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Pershore
£410,361
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Pershore
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Pershore
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Pershore
417.5
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Pershore
70.2
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Pershore
£30,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Pershore commands an average of £410,361, compared with £393,039 in Alcester – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Pershore it is a flat at £169,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 4% pricier in Alcester (£175,827 vs £169,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Pershore at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alcester, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Pershore. There are 5 schools in Alcester and 4 in Pershore.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pershore School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 417.5 Mbps in Pershore and 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 95% in Pershore. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 80.8% in Pershore.
Pershore is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (418 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alcester leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Pershore averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,290 in Pershore. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Pershore.
Pershore has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,924.5 in Alcester and £30,273 in Pershore. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 47.6 in Pershore. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 70.1% in Pershore. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 57.5% in Pershore.
| Indicator | Alcester | Pershore |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 8,207 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £30,273 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 33% |
Location
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