Aldridge vs Halesowen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Halesowen offers lower property prices by roughly 13%. Halesowen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Halesowen
£314,887
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Halesowen
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Halesowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Halesowen
462.1
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Halesowen
69.1
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Halesowen
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Halesowen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £314,887 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Halesowen it is a flat at £126,129.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Aldridge (£163,811 vs £126,129).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesowen prices grew faster — 69% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Halesowen (74.8 per 1,000) compared to Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000), a 21% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Halesowen 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 Halesowen.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halesowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 18 |
| Primary | 4 | 15 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Halesowen enjoy 462.1 Mbps on average, while Aldridge lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.9% in Halesowen. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 90.4% in Halesowen.
Halesowen is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (462 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Aldridge is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Halesowen's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,153 in Halesowen. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Halesowen.
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Halesowen has 60,103. Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £30,191 in Halesowen. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 43.9 in Halesowen. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 55.1% in Halesowen.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 60,103 |
| 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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