Aldridge vs Burntwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Burntwood offers lower property prices by roughly 27%. Burntwood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Burntwood
£278,343
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Burntwood
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Burntwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Burntwood
464.1
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Burntwood
70.9
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Burntwood
£34,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Burntwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £278,343 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Burntwood it is a flat at £131,035.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £251,921).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burntwood prices grew faster — 46% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.2 offences per 1,000 people, Burntwood is the safer of the two – 64% lower than Aldridge's 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Burntwood 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 Burntwood.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burntwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Burntwood enjoy 464.1 Mbps on average, while Aldridge lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.4% in Burntwood. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 91% in Burntwood.
Burntwood is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (464 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Burntwood is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Aldridge's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,287 in Burntwood. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Burntwood.
Burntwood has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Burntwood has 28,172. Median household income is £34,517 in Burntwood and £31,286.5 in Aldridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 46.5 in Burntwood. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 57% in Burntwood.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Burntwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 28,172 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £34,517 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 33.6% |
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