Aldridge vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dudley (dudley) wins on house prices with a 66% gap. Dudley (dudley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Aldridge commands an average of £354,442, compared with £214,068 in Dudley (dudley) – a difference of 66%. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 65% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £201,958).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Dudley (dudley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 74.8 per 1,000 versus 90.5 per 1,000 in Aldridge. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Dudley (dudley) 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Aldridge, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Dudley (dudley). There are 6 schools in Aldridge and 19 in Dudley (dudley).
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 19 |
| Primary | 4 | 15 |
| Secondary | 2 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 425.2 Mbps in Dudley (dudley) and 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Dudley (dudley) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (425 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aldridge, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Dudley (dudley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
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 Dudley (dudley). The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley). Aldridge has a population of 15,827 and Dudley (dudley) has 64,288.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 64,288 |
| 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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