Alcester vs Shipston-on-Stour
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Alcester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Shipston-on-Stour
£543,905
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Shipston-on-Stour
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Shipston-on-Stour
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Shipston-on-Stour
412.9
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Shipston-on-Stour
70.7
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Shipston-on-Stour
£31,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Shipston On Stour commands an average of £543,905, compared with £393,039 in Alcester – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Shipston On Stour it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Shipston On Stour (£704,052 vs £530,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Shipston On Stour 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 100% in Shipston On Stour. There are 5 schools in Alcester and 2 in Shipston On Stour.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shipston-on-Stour School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 412.9 Mbps in Shipston On Stour and 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 93.3% in Shipston On Stour. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 80.1% in Shipston On Stour.
Shipston On Stour is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (413 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Shipston On Stour, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Alcester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,453 in Shipston On Stour. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Shipston On Stour.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,576 in Shipston On Stour and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 48.3 in Shipston On Stour. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.8% in Shipston On Stour. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 70.8% in Shipston On Stour. Alcester has a population of 6,425 and Shipston On Stour has 5,852.
| Indicator | Alcester | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 5,852 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £31,576 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 39.5% |
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