Alvechurch vs Halesowen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Halesowen wins on house prices with a 41% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Halesowen
£314,887
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Halesowen
74.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Halesowen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Halesowen
462.1
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Halesowen
69.1
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Halesowen
£30,191
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £314,887 in Halesowen – a difference of 41%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Halesowen it is a flat at £126,129.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 57% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £410,480).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Halesowen prices grew faster — 69% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Halesowen 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 Halesowen. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 18 in Halesowen.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Halesowen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 18 schools (15 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 18 |
| Primary | 1 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 462.1 Mbps in Halesowen and 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 98.9% in Halesowen. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 90.4% in Halesowen.
Halesowen is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (462 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alvechurch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Halesowen averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,153 in Halesowen. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Halesowen.
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 Halesowen. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 43.9 in Halesowen. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 66.4% in Halesowen. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 55.1% in Halesowen.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Halesowen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 60,103 |
| 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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