Alvechurch vs Bidford-on-Avon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bidford On Avon offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Bidford-on-Avon
£336,936
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Bidford-on-Avon
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Bidford-on-Avon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Bidford-on-Avon
448.6
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Bidford-on-Avon
70.4
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Bidford-on-Avon
£30,925
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bidford On Avon is £336,936, which is 31% less than Alvechurch at £443,033. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Bidford On Avon it is a flat at £149,255.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Alvechurch (£400,496 vs £284,291).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Bidford On Avon 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 Bidford On Avon. Alvechurch has 2 schools in total, while Bidford On Avon has 1.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bidford-on-Avon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bidford On Avon offers faster average downloads at 448.6 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 96.1% in Bidford On Avon. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 88% in Bidford On Avon.
Bidford On Avon is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (449 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bidford On Avon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Alvechurch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,372 in Bidford On Avon. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Bidford On Avon.
Bidford On Avon 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 £30,924.5 in Bidford On Avon. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 48 in Bidford On Avon. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 58.1% in Bidford On Avon. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 70.4% in Bidford On Avon.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Bidford-on-Avon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 5,825 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £30,924.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 36.2% |
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