Town comparison
Aldridge vs Wolverhampton
Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Wolverhampton is about 36% cheaper on average. Aldridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Aldridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Aldridge
£354,442
Wolverhampton
£260,055
Crime Rate
Aldridge
90.5
Wolverhampton
91.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aldridge
100.0%
Wolverhampton
95.1%
Avg Download Speed
Aldridge
416.3
Wolverhampton
411.9
EPC Rating
Aldridge
69.4
Wolverhampton
68.5
Median Income
Aldridge
£31,287
Wolverhampton
£28,959
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Wolverhampton is £260,055, which is 36% less than Aldridge at £354,442. The most affordable entry point in Aldridge is a flat at £163,811, while in Wolverhampton it is a flat at £112,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Aldridge (£163,811 vs £112,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wolverhampton prices grew faster — 41% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 90.5 offences per 1,000 people, Aldridge is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Wolverhampton's 91.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Aldridge is violent-crime, while in Wolverhampton 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 95.1% in Wolverhampton. Aldridge has 6 schools in total, while Wolverhampton has 83.
Aldridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wolverhampton School Inspection Breakdown
95.1% of 83 schools (65 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Aldridge | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 83 |
| Primary | 4 | 65 |
| Secondary | 2 | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Aldridge offers faster average downloads at 416.3 Mbps, compared to 411.9 Mbps in Wolverhampton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Aldridge and 84.4% in Wolverhampton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.2% in Aldridge and 79.9% in Wolverhampton.
Aldridge is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (416 vs 412 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Aldridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 68.5 (band C) in Wolverhampton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,227 in Aldridge and £1,177 in Wolverhampton. 57.6% of homes in Aldridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Wolverhampton.
Aldridge has more energy-efficient housing — 57.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,286.5 in Aldridge and £28,959 in Wolverhampton. The median age is 43.9 in Aldridge and 41 in Wolverhampton. Employment rates stand at 55% in Aldridge and 53.4% in Wolverhampton. Owner-occupancy is 66.3% in Aldridge versus 55% in Wolverhampton.
| Indicator | Aldridge | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,827 | 233,643 |
| Median Age | 43.9 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £31,286.5 | £28,959 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 53.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.6% | 26.2% |
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