Alvechurch vs Blackheath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Alvechurch offers lower property prices by roughly 50%. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Blackheath
£894,432
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Blackheath
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Blackheath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Blackheath
439.4
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Blackheath
68.8
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Blackheath
£28,800
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Alvechurch is £443,033, which is 50% less than Blackheath at £894,432. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Blackheath it is a flat at £629,111.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £181,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Blackheath 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 Blackheath. Alvechurch has 2 schools in total, while Blackheath has 1.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackheath offers faster average downloads at 439.4 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 99.3% in Blackheath. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 81.3% in Blackheath.
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (439 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Alvechurch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 68.8 (band C) in Blackheath. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,116 in Blackheath. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.8% in Blackheath.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 41.5 in Blackheath. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 54% in Blackheath. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 60.1% in Blackheath.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Blackheath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 6,950 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £28,800 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 60.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 23.9% |
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