Aldridge vs Pelsall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Pelsall wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Pelsall
£257,153
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Pelsall
141.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Pelsall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Pelsall
450.9
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Pelsall
69.2
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Pelsall
£29,023
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Aldridge commands an average of £354,442, compared with £257,153 in Pelsall – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Pelsall it is a flat at £141,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 40% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £238,513).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pelsall prices grew faster — 52% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Aldridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 90.5 per 1,000 versus 141 per 1,000 in Pelsall. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Pelsall 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 100% in Pelsall. There are 6 schools in Aldridge and 3 in Pelsall.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pelsall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Pelsall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.9 Mbps in Pelsall and 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.1% in Pelsall. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 86.9% in Pelsall.
Pelsall is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (451 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Aldridge, scoring 69.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Pelsall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,184 in Pelsall. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Pelsall.
Pelsall has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £29,023 in Pelsall. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 44.2 in Pelsall. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 55.6% in Pelsall. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 67% in Pelsall. Aldridge has a population of 15,827 and Pelsall has 10,455.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Pelsall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 10,455 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £29,023 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 25.3% |
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