Alvechurch vs Dudley (Dudley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Dudley (dudley) is about 107% cheaper on average. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Dudley (Dudley)
£214,068
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Dudley (Dudley)
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Dudley (Dudley)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Dudley (Dudley)
425.2
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Dudley (Dudley)
69.1
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Dudley (Dudley)
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Dudley (dudley) is £214,068, which is 107% less than Alvechurch at £443,033. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Dudley (dudley) it is a flat at £100,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 138% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £270,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dudley (dudley) prices grew faster — 76% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Dudley (dudley) 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 80% in Dudley (dudley). Alvechurch has 2 schools in total, while Dudley (dudley) has 19.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dudley (Dudley) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Primary | 1 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dudley (dudley) offers faster average downloads at 425.2 Mbps, compared to 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 98.2% in Dudley (dudley). Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 78.4% in Dudley (dudley).
Dudley (dudley) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (425 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 69.1 (band C) in Dudley (dudley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,153 in Dudley (dudley). 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Dudley (dudley).
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £30,191 in Dudley (dudley). The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 43.9 in Dudley (dudley). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 55.1% in Dudley (dudley). Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 66.4% in Dudley (dudley).
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Dudley (Dudley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 64,288 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £30,191 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 25% |
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