Town comparison
Aldridge vs Brierley Hill
Which is better to live in? 12.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Brierley Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 65%. Brierley Hill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Brierley Hill
£215,206
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Brierley Hill
74.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Brierley Hill
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Brierley Hill
450.4
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Brierley Hill
69.1
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Brierley Hill
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Brierley Hill is £215,206, which is 65% less than Aldridge at £354,442. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Brierley Hill it is a flat at £98,253.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 67% pricier in Aldridge (£163,811 vs £98,253).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brierley Hill prices grew faster — 59% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Brierley Hill (74.7 per 1,000) compared to Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Brierley Hill 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 71.4% in Brierley Hill. Aldridge has 6 schools in total, while Brierley Hill has 10.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brierley Hill School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brierley Hill offers faster average downloads at 450.4 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 97.4% in Brierley Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 87.9% in Brierley Hill.
Brierley Hill is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (450 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 69.1 (band C) in Brierley Hill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,153 in Brierley Hill. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Brierley Hill.
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £30,191 in Brierley Hill. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 43.9 in Brierley Hill. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 55.1% in Brierley Hill. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 66.4% in Brierley Hill.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Brierley Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 32,311 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 25% |
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