Alvechurch vs Catshill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Catshill wins on house prices with a 48% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Catshill
£299,626
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Catshill
9.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Catshill
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Catshill
439.5
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Catshill
69.8
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Catshill
£32,163
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £299,626 in Catshill – a difference of 48%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Catshill it is a flat at £125,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £411,654).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Catshill prices grew faster — 45% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Catshill 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 100% in Catshill. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 3 in Catshill.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Catshill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.5 Mbps in Catshill and 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 96.9% in Catshill. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 85.6% in Catshill.
Catshill is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (440 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 Catshill. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,296 in Catshill. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Catshill.
Catshill 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 Catshill. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 47 in Catshill. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 57.9% in Catshill. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 73.8% in Catshill. Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 and Catshill has 10,173.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Catshill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 10,173 |
| 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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