Alvechurch vs Barnt Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Alvechurch is about 37% cheaper on average. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Barnt Green
£705,963
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Barnt Green
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Barnt Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Barnt Green
459.1
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Barnt Green
69.5
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Barnt Green
£31,500
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Alvechurch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £443,033 versus £705,963 in Barnt Green. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Barnt Green it is a flat at £282,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 36% pricier in Barnt Green (£623,667 vs £400,496).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Barnt Green at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Alvechurch: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Barnt Green.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barnt Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Barnt Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barnt Green enjoy 459.1 Mbps on average, while Alvechurch lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 96.7% in Barnt Green. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 90.5% in Barnt Green.
Barnt Green is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (459 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alvechurch is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Barnt Green's band C (score 69.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,182 in Barnt Green. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Barnt Green.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 while Barnt Green has 3,821. Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £31,499.5 in Barnt Green. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 42.1 in Barnt Green. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 54% in Barnt Green.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Barnt Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 3,821 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 42.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £31,499.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 33.2% |
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