Alvechurch vs Astwood Bank
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Astwood Bank wins on house prices with a 15% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Astwood Bank
£384,767
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Astwood Bank
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Astwood Bank
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Astwood Bank
222.5
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Astwood Bank
70.5
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Astwood Bank
£30,396
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £384,767 in Astwood Bank – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Astwood Bank it is a flat at £124,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Alvechurch (£181,000 vs £124,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Astwood Bank at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Alvechurch, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Astwood Bank. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 2 in Astwood Bank.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Astwood Bank School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Astwood Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch and 222.5 Mbps in Astwood Bank. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 82.4% in Astwood Bank. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 36.5% in Astwood Bank.
Alvechurch is the faster of the two by 87% on average download speed (416 vs 223 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Astwood Bank, scoring 70.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Alvechurch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,278 in Astwood Bank. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Astwood Bank.
Astwood Bank has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £30,396 in Astwood Bank. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 46 in Astwood Bank. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 59% in Astwood Bank. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 68.4% in Astwood Bank. Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 and Astwood Bank has 3,248.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Astwood Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 3,248 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £30,396 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 32.8% |
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