Alcester vs Wellesbourne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Wellesbourne is about 12% cheaper on average. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Wellesbourne
£349,532
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Wellesbourne
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Wellesbourne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Wellesbourne
257.7
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Wellesbourne
71.2
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Wellesbourne
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Wellesbourne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £349,532 versus £393,039 in Alcester. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Wellesbourne it is a flat at £191,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Alcester (£530,280 vs £443,140).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Wellesbourne at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Alcester: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Wellesbourne.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellesbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alcester enjoy 352.3 Mbps on average, while Wellesbourne lags behind at 257.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 92.7% in Wellesbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 41.1% in Wellesbourne.
Alcester is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (352 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Wellesbourne is band C (score 71.2), ahead of Alcester's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,332 in Wellesbourne. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Wellesbourne.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alcester has a population of 6,425 while Wellesbourne has 7,015. Median household income is £33,781 in Wellesbourne and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 45.8 in Wellesbourne. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.9% in Wellesbourne.
| Indicator | Alcester | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 48 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 42.4% |
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