Aldridge vs Tamworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tamworth offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Tamworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Tamworth
£281,388
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Tamworth
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Tamworth
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Tamworth
418.6
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Tamworth
70
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Tamworth
£32,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Tamworth is £281,388, which is 26% less than Aldridge at £354,442. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Tamworth it is a flat at £130,469.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 34% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £249,181).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 69.3 offences per 1,000 people, Tamworth is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Aldridge's 90.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Tamworth 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 95.5% in Tamworth. Aldridge has 6 schools in total, while Tamworth has 32.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tamworth School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 32 |
| Primary | 4 | 27 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Tamworth offers faster average downloads at 418.6 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Aldridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 98.5% in Tamworth. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 78.5% in Tamworth.
Tamworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (419 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tamworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Aldridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,186 in Tamworth. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Tamworth.
Tamworth has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,026.5 in Tamworth and £31,286.5 in Aldridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 44 in Tamworth. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 59.3% in Tamworth. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 68.7% in Tamworth.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 76,074 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £32,026.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 23.4% |
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