Alvechurch vs Fernhill Heath
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Fernhill Heath offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Fernhill Heath
£385,484
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Fernhill Heath
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Fernhill Heath
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Fernhill Heath
406.2
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Fernhill Heath
70.8
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Fernhill Heath
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Fernhill Heath more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £385,484 versus £443,033 in Alvechurch. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Fernhill Heath it is a flat at £165,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £454,346).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fernhill Heath prices grew faster — 46% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Fernhill Heath at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Alvechurch: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Fernhill Heath.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fernhill Heath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alvechurch enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Fernhill Heath lags behind at 406.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 96.6% in Fernhill Heath. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 78% in Fernhill Heath.
Alvechurch is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (416 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fernhill Heath is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Alvechurch's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,140 in Fernhill Heath. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Fernhill Heath.
Fernhill Heath has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 while Fernhill Heath has 3,295. Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £30,358.5 in Fernhill Heath. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 44.9 in Fernhill Heath. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 58.9% in Fernhill Heath.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 3,295 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 33.4% |
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