Alvechurch vs Balsall Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alvechurch is about 8% cheaper on average. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Balsall Common
£482,990
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Balsall Common
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Balsall Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Balsall Common
338.4
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Balsall Common
71
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Balsall Common
£32,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Alvechurch is £443,033, which is 8% less than Balsall Common at £482,990. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Balsall Common it is a flat at £188,223.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 9% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £643,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Balsall Common at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsAlvechurch has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Balsall Common. Alvechurch has 2 schools in total, while Balsall Common has 2.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Balsall Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Alvechurch offers faster average downloads at 416.3 Mbps, compared to 338.4 Mbps in Balsall Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 94.1% in Balsall Common. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 62.3% in Balsall Common.
Alvechurch is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (416 vs 338 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Balsall Common are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Alvechurch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,115 in Balsall Common. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Balsall Common.
Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 43 in Balsall Common. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 58.1% in Balsall Common. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 67.1% in Balsall Common.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Balsall Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 7,094 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £32,055.2 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 30% |
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