Aldridge vs Bilston (Wolverhampton)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bilston (wolverhampton) offers lower property prices by roughly 66%. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
91.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
456.8
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
68.5
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Bilston (Wolverhampton)
£28,654
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bilston (wolverhampton) is £214,068, which is 66% less than Aldridge at £354,442. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Bilston (wolverhampton) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 65% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £201,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilston (wolverhampton) prices grew faster — 76% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Bilston (wolverhampton) (91.9 per 1,000), a 2% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Bilston (wolverhampton) 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 MidlandsAldridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bilston (wolverhampton). Aldridge has 6 schools in total, while Bilston (wolverhampton) has 11.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bilston (Wolverhampton) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Bilston (Wolverhampton) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 11 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bilston (wolverhampton) offers faster average downloads at 456.8 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 99.4% in Bilston (wolverhampton). Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 89.7% in Bilston (wolverhampton).
Bilston (wolverhampton) is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (457 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aldridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Bilston (wolverhampton). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,144 in Bilston (wolverhampton). 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Bilston (wolverhampton).
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £28,653.8 in Bilston (wolverhampton). The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 41.3 in Bilston (wolverhampton). Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 53.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton). Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 58.6% in Bilston (wolverhampton).
| Indicator | Aldridge | Bilston (Wolverhampton) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 34,631 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £28,653.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 58.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 24.4% |
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