Alvechurch vs Bromsgrove
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bromsgrove wins on house prices with a 27% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Bromsgrove
£348,264
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Bromsgrove
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Bromsgrove
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Bromsgrove
426.2
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Bromsgrove
69.8
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Bromsgrove
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £348,264, Bromsgrove undercuts Alvechurch (£443,033) by around 27% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Bromsgrove it is a flat at £150,710.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Alvechurch (£342,267 vs £250,321).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Bromsgrove at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 2 schools in Alvechurch, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bromsgrove, which has 11 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromsgrove School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (6 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bromsgrove averages 426.2 Mbps – ahead of Alvechurch's 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 95.6% in Bromsgrove. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 82.2% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (426 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alvechurch, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Bromsgrove. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,296 in Bromsgrove. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Bromsgrove.
Bromsgrove has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £32,163 in Bromsgrove. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 47 in Bromsgrove. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 57.9% in Bromsgrove. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 73.8% in Bromsgrove. Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 and Bromsgrove has 34,759.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Bromsgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 34,759 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £32,163 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 57.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 73.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 34.8% |
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