Aldridge vs Blackheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Aldridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 60% lower. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Blackheath
£894,432
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Blackheath
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Blackheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Blackheath
439.4
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Blackheath
68.8
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Blackheath
£28,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £354,442, Aldridge undercuts Blackheath (£894,432) by around 60% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Blackheath it is a flat at £629,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £163,811).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsAldridge has a crime rate of 90.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Blackheath at 95.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Blackheath 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 MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Aldridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blackheath, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Blackheath averages 439.4 Mbps – ahead of Aldridge's 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 99.3% in Blackheath. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 81.3% in Blackheath.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (439 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aldridge, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,116 in Blackheath. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Blackheath.
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 41.5 in Blackheath. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 54% in Blackheath. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 60.1% in Blackheath. Aldridge has a population of 15,827 and Blackheath has 6,950.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 6,950 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £28,800 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 23.9% |
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