Aldridge vs Bloxwich
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bloxwich offers lower property prices by roughly 45%. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Bloxwich
£244,941
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Bloxwich
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Bloxwich
88.2%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Bloxwich
450.9
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Bloxwich
69.2
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Bloxwich
£29,023
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bloxwich is £244,941, which is 45% less than Aldridge at £354,442. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Bloxwich it is a flat at £113,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 49% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £223,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Bloxwich (90.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Bloxwich 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 88.2% in Bloxwich. Aldridge has 6 schools in total, while Bloxwich has 19.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 19 |
| Primary | 4 | 17 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bloxwich offers faster average downloads at 450.9 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.1% in Bloxwich. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 86.9% in Bloxwich.
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (451 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 69.2 (band C) in Bloxwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,184 in Bloxwich. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Bloxwich.
Bloxwich has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 44.2 in Bloxwich. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 55.6% in Bloxwich. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 67% in Bloxwich.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Bloxwich |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 51,891 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £29,023 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 25.3% |
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