Alcester vs Whitnash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Whitnash wins on house prices with a 13% gap. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Whitnash
£348,879
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Whitnash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Whitnash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Whitnash
436.3
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Whitnash
71.2
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Whitnash
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alcester commands an average of £393,039, compared with £348,879 in Whitnash – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Whitnash it is a flat at £190,367.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Whitnash (£340,101 vs £267,202).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alcester prices grew faster — 41% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alcester and Whitnash 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 Whitnash. There are 5 schools in Alcester and 4 in Whitnash.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitnash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Whitnash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 436.3 Mbps in Whitnash and 352.3 Mbps in Alcester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 98.1% in Whitnash. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 82.3% in Whitnash.
Whitnash is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (436 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Whitnash, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Alcester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,332 in Whitnash. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Whitnash.
Alcester has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Whitnash and £30,924.5 in Alcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 45.8 in Whitnash. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.9% in Whitnash. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 68.1% in Whitnash. Alcester has a population of 6,425 and Whitnash has 8,914.
| Indicator | Alcester | Whitnash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 8,914 |
| 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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