Alvechurch vs Birmingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Birmingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 66% lower. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Birmingham
£266,208
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Birmingham
114.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Birmingham
91.9%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Birmingham
476.4
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Birmingham
69.5
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Birmingham
£31,500
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £266,208 in Birmingham – a difference of 66%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Birmingham it is a flat at £174,356.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 52% pricier in Alvechurch (£342,267 vs £224,533).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Birmingham 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 91.9% in Birmingham. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 378 in Birmingham.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Birmingham School Inspection Breakdown
91.9% of 378 schools (287 primary, 91 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 378 |
| Primary | 1 | 287 |
| Secondary | 1 | 91 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 91.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 476.4 Mbps in Birmingham and 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 98.2% in Birmingham. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 94.4% in Birmingham.
Birmingham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (476 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alvechurch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Birmingham averages 69.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,182 in Birmingham. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Birmingham.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £31,499.5 in Birmingham. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 42.1 in Birmingham. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 65.1% in Birmingham. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 54% in Birmingham.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 1,119,786 |
| 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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