Aldridge vs Fazeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fazeley offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. Fazeley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Fazeley
£249,643
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Fazeley
55.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Fazeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Fazeley
334.7
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Fazeley
70.3
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Fazeley
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Fazeley more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,643 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Fazeley it is a flat at £179,059.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Aldridge (£443,632 vs £350,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fazeley prices grew faster — 36% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 55.1 offences per 1,000 people, Fazeley 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 Fazeley 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 Fazeley.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fazeley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aldridge enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Fazeley lags behind at 334.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 91.7% in Fazeley. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 60% in Fazeley.
Aldridge is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (416 vs 335 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fazeley is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Aldridge's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,219 in Fazeley. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Fazeley.
Fazeley has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Fazeley has 7,571. Median household income is £32,856.7 in Fazeley and £31,286.5 in Aldridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 44.8 in Fazeley. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 58.6% in Fazeley.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 7,571 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 26.8% |
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