Town comparison
Aldridge vs Rushall and Shelfield
Which is better to live in? 1.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Rushall And Shelfield offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Rushall and Shelfield
£234,626
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Rushall and Shelfield
90.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Rushall and Shelfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Rushall and Shelfield
460.9
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Rushall and Shelfield
68
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Rushall and Shelfield
£28,056
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Rushall And Shelfield is £234,626, which is 51% less than Aldridge at £354,442. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Rushall And Shelfield it is a flat at £127,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 53% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £218,276).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000) compared to Rushall And Shelfield (90.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Rushall And Shelfield 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 MidlandsAldridge has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Rushall And Shelfield. Aldridge has 6 schools in total, while Rushall And Shelfield has 5.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rushall and Shelfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Rushall and Shelfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rushall And Shelfield offers faster average downloads at 460.9 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 99.2% in Rushall And Shelfield. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 90.3% in Rushall And Shelfield.
Rushall And Shelfield is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (461 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aldridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 68 (band C) in Rushall And Shelfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,167 in Rushall And Shelfield. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 52.1% in Rushall And Shelfield.
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 52.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £28,056 in Rushall And Shelfield. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 41.2 in Rushall And Shelfield. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 53.1% in Rushall And Shelfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 59.3% in Rushall And Shelfield.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Rushall and Shelfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 12,844 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £28,056 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 59.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 23.7% |
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