Aldridge vs Barton-under-Needwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Barton Under Needwood wins on house prices with a 86% gap. Barton Under Needwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Barton-under-Needwood
£190,899
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Barton-under-Needwood
63.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Barton-under-Needwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Barton-under-Needwood
228.9
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Barton-under-Needwood
71.5
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Barton-under-Needwood
£33,210
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Aldridge commands an average of £354,442, compared with £190,899 in Barton Under Needwood – a difference of 86%. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Barton Under Needwood it is a flat at £108,707.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 85% pricier in Aldridge (£249,167 vs £134,825).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Barton Under Needwood experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.9 per 1,000 versus 90.5 per 1,000 in Aldridge. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Barton Under Needwood it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Aldridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Barton Under Needwood. There are 6 schools in Aldridge and 3 in Barton Under Needwood.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barton-under-Needwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Barton-under-Needwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge and 228.9 Mbps in Barton Under Needwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 90.7% in Barton Under Needwood. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 36% in Barton Under Needwood.
Aldridge is the faster of the two by 82% on average download speed (416 vs 229 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barton Under Needwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Aldridge averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,179 in Barton Under Needwood. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Barton Under Needwood.
Barton Under Needwood has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,210.3 in Barton Under Needwood and £31,286.5 in Aldridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 44.1 in Barton Under Needwood. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 71.5% in Barton Under Needwood. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 59.3% in Barton Under Needwood.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Barton-under-Needwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 4,713 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £33,210.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 31.4% |
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