Alvechurch vs Redditch
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Redditch offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Redditch
£293,433
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Redditch
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Redditch
85.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Redditch
430.2
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Redditch
70.2
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Redditch
£31,656
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Redditch more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £293,433 versus £443,033 in Alvechurch. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Redditch it is a flat at £130,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 61% pricier in Alvechurch (£342,267 vs £213,035).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Redditch 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 85% in Redditch.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redditch School Inspection Breakdown
85% of 27 schools (17 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 1 | 17 |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Redditch enjoy 430.2 Mbps on average, while Alvechurch lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 96.2% in Redditch. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 83.4% in Redditch.
Redditch is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (430 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Redditch is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Alvechurch's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,282 in Redditch. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Redditch.
Redditch has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 while Redditch has 81,634. Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £31,656 in Redditch. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 45.6 in Redditch. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 59.3% in Redditch.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Redditch |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 81,634 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £31,656 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 70.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 34% |
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