Aldridge vs Brownhills
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Brownhills offers lower property prices by roughly 40%. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Brownhills
£253,612
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Brownhills
90.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Brownhills
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Brownhills
449.4
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Brownhills
69.4
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Brownhills
£30,251
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Brownhills more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £253,612 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Brownhills it is a flat at £114,071.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 72% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £193,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brownhills prices grew faster — 56% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 90.5 offences per 1,000 people, Aldridge is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Brownhills's 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Brownhills 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 100% in Brownhills.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Brownhills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brownhills enjoy 449.4 Mbps on average, while Aldridge lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 97.1% in Brownhills. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 87.8% in Brownhills.
Brownhills is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (449 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aldridge is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Brownhills's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,195 in Brownhills. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.2% in Brownhills.
Brownhills has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Brownhills has 21,238. Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £30,251 in Brownhills. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 43.7 in Brownhills. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 56.5% in Brownhills.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Brownhills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 21,238 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £30,251 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 66.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 26.7% |
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