Aldridge vs Penkridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Penkridge wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Penkridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Penkridge
£309,211
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Penkridge
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Penkridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Penkridge
374.7
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Penkridge
69.8
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Penkridge
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £309,211, Penkridge undercuts Aldridge (£354,442) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Penkridge it is a flat at £129,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Aldridge (£249,167 vs £196,673).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Penkridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.5 per 1,000 versus 90.5 per 1,000 in Aldridge. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Penkridge 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 MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Aldridge, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Penkridge, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Penkridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aldridge averages 416.3 Mbps – ahead of Penkridge's 374.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 87.7% in Penkridge. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 72% in Penkridge.
Aldridge is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (416 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Penkridge, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Aldridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,330 in Penkridge. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Penkridge.
Penkridge has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £30,204.5 in Penkridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 48 in Penkridge. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 55.1% in Penkridge. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 71.5% in Penkridge. Aldridge has a population of 15,827 and Penkridge has 8,364.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Penkridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 8,364 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 30.9% |
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