Town comparison
Aldridge vs Kingsbury
Which is better to live in? 10.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Kingsbury is about 23% cheaper on average. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Kingsbury
£289,021
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Kingsbury
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Kingsbury
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Kingsbury
334.7
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Kingsbury
70.3
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Kingsbury
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Kingsbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,021 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Aldridge (£443,632 vs £354,182).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsbury prices grew faster — 50% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Kingsbury (61 per 1,000) compared to Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000), a 48% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Kingsbury 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 50% in Kingsbury.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbury School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aldridge enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Kingsbury lags behind at 334.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 60% in Kingsbury.
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 Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.
Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury has 3,555. Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £31,286.5 in Aldridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 58.6% in Kingsbury.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 3,555 |
| 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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