Alcester vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Redditch is about 34% cheaper on average. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Redditch is £293,433, which is 34% less than Alcester at £393,039. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Alcester (£175,827 vs £130,508).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Redditch 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 85% in Redditch. Alcester has 5 schools in total, while Redditch has 27.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 27 |
| Primary | 2 | 17 |
| Secondary | 3 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Redditch offers faster average downloads at 430.2 Mbps, compared to 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 83.4% in Redditch.
Redditch is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (430 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 70.2 (band C) in Redditch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,282 in Redditch. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,656 in Redditch and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 45.6 in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 59.3% in Redditch. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 70.9% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Alcester | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 34% |
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