Town comparison
Alcester vs Worcester
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Worcester is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. For families, Alcester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alcester
£393,039
Worcester
£337,276
Crime Rate
Alcester
N/A
Worcester
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alcester
100.0%
Worcester
95.8%
Avg Download Speed
Alcester
352.3
Worcester
479.3
EPC Rating
Alcester
70.4
Worcester
70.8
Median Income
Alcester
£30,925
Worcester
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £337,276, Worcester undercuts Alcester (£393,039) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alcester is a flat at £175,827, while in Worcester it is a flat at £152,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 16% pricier in Alcester (£175,827 vs £152,085).
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 Worcester at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 5 schools in Alcester, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Worcester, which has 27 schools, the figure is 95.8%.
Alcester School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (2 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester School Inspection Breakdown
95.8% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alcester | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 27 |
| Primary | 2 | 22 |
| Secondary | 3 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Worcester averages 479.3 Mbps – ahead of Alcester's 352.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alcester and 99.1% in Worcester. Gigabit availability stands at 65.9% in Alcester and 95.1% in Worcester.
Worcester is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (479 vs 352 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Worcester, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Alcester. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,372 in Alcester and £1,140 in Worcester. 63.3% of homes in Alcester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Worcester.
Worcester has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,924.5 in Alcester and £30,358.5 in Worcester. The median age is 48 in Alcester and 44.9 in Worcester. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Alcester and 58.9% in Worcester. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Alcester versus 65.8% in Worcester. Alcester has a population of 6,425 and Worcester has 105,439.
| Indicator | Alcester | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,425 | 105,439 |
| Median Age | 48 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,924.5 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 36.2% | 33.4% |
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