Town comparison
Aldridge vs Birmingham
Which is better to live in? 9.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Birmingham offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Birmingham
£266,208
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Birmingham
114.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Birmingham
91.9%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Birmingham
476.4
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Birmingham
69.5
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Birmingham
£31,500
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Birmingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £266,208 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Birmingham it is a flat at £174,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £270,514).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 90.5 offences per 1,000 people, Aldridge is the safer of the two – 26% lower than Birmingham's 114.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Birmingham 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Aldridge: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 91.9% in Birmingham.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 378 |
| Primary | 4 | 287 |
| Secondary | 2 | 91 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birmingham enjoy 476.4 Mbps on average, while Aldridge lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.2% in Birmingham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 94.4% in Birmingham.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (476 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Birmingham is band C (score 69.5), ahead of Aldridge's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,182 in Birmingham. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Birmingham.
Birmingham has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Birmingham has 1,119,786. Median household income is £31,499.5 in Birmingham and £31,286.5 in Aldridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 42.1 in Birmingham. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 54% in Birmingham.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 1,119,786 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £31,499.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 33.2% |
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