Alvechurch vs Rowley Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rowley Regis offers lower property prices by roughly 108%. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Rowley Regis
£213,435
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Rowley Regis
95.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Rowley Regis
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Rowley Regis
432
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Rowley Regis
68.5
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Rowley Regis
£27,409
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Rowley Regis more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £213,435 versus £443,033 in Alvechurch. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Rowley Regis it is a flat at £106,050.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 115% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £300,013).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rowley Regis prices grew faster — 57% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Rowley Regis 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 85.7% in Rowley Regis.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Rowley Regis School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 11 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Rowley Regis enjoy 432.0 Mbps on average, while Alvechurch lags behind at 416.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 97.8% in Rowley Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 83.8% in Rowley Regis.
Rowley Regis is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (432 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Alvechurch is band C (score 70.1), ahead of Rowley Regis's band C (score 68.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,078 in Rowley Regis. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.8% in Rowley Regis.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 while Rowley Regis has 39,052. Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £27,409 in Rowley Regis. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 39.2 in Rowley Regis. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 53% in Rowley Regis.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Rowley Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 39,052 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 39.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £27,409 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 53.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 22.7% |
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