Alvechurch vs Hollywood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hollywood offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Hollywood
£406,560
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Hollywood
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Hollywood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Hollywood
394.8
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Hollywood
69.9
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Hollywood
£31,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Hollywood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £406,560 versus £443,033 in Alvechurch. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Hollywood it is a terraced at £304,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £473,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hollywood prices grew faster — 48% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Hollywood 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 Hollywood.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hollywood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Alvechurch enjoy 416.3 Mbps on average, while Hollywood lags behind at 394.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 94.7% in Hollywood. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 75.3% in Hollywood.
Alvechurch is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (416 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alvechurch is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Hollywood's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,272 in Hollywood. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Hollywood.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 while Hollywood has 6,599. Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £31,525 in Hollywood. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 44.2 in Hollywood. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 55.6% in Hollywood.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 6,599 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £31,525 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 35.3% |
Location
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