Town comparison
Aldridge vs Water Orton
Which is better to live in? 9.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Water Orton is about 24% cheaper on average. Water Orton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Water Orton
£285,609
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Water Orton
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Water Orton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Water Orton
333.8
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Water Orton
70
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Water Orton
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Water Orton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £285,609 versus £354,442 in Aldridge. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Water Orton it is a flat at £156,792.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 5% pricier in Aldridge (£333,452 vs £316,411).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Aldridge prices grew faster — 35% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Water Orton (61.7 per 1,000) compared to Aldridge (90.5 per 1,000), a 47% difference. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Water Orton 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 0% in Water Orton.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Water Orton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Aldridge enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Water Orton lags behind at 333.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 91.7% in Water Orton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 61.3% in Water Orton.
Aldridge is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (416 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Water Orton is band C (score 70), ahead of Aldridge's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,239 in Water Orton. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Water Orton.
Water Orton has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 57.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Aldridge has a population of 15,827 while Water Orton has 3,484. Median household income is £32,667 in Water Orton and £31,286.5 in Aldridge. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 45.6 in Water Orton. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 58.9% in Water Orton.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 3,484 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 24.8% |
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