Aldridge vs Essington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Essington offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Essington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Essington
£325,895
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Essington
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Essington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Essington
459.5
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Essington
69
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Essington
£29,283
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Essington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £325,895 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Essington it is a flat at £137,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Aldridge (£249,167 vs £168,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 50.7 offences per 1,000 people, Essington is the safer of the two – 79% lower than Aldridge's 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Essington 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 Essington.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Essington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Essington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Essington enjoy 459.5 Mbps on average, while Aldridge lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 97.6% in Essington. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 90.6% in Essington.
Essington is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (460 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aldridge is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Essington's band C (score 69). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,200 in Essington. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.6% in Essington.
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Essington has 3,471. Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £29,282.7 in Essington. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 43.4 in Essington. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 53.6% in Essington.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Essington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 3,471 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £29,282.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 26.4% |
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