Alvechurch vs Stourport-on-Severn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stourport On Severn wins on house prices with a 60% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Stourport-on-Severn
£277,032
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Stourport-on-Severn
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Stourport-on-Severn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Stourport-on-Severn
362.6
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Stourport-on-Severn
69.3
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Stourport-on-Severn
£29,134
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £277,032 in Stourport On Severn – a difference of 60%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Stourport On Severn it is a flat at £144,424.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 73% pricier in Alvechurch (£342,267 vs £198,096).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stourport On Severn prices grew faster — 49% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Stourport On Severn 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 Stourport On Severn. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 7 in Stourport On Severn.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stourport-on-Severn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch and 362.6 Mbps in Stourport On Severn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 94.8% in Stourport On Severn. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 67.8% in Stourport On Severn.
Alvechurch is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (416 vs 363 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alvechurch leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Stourport On Severn averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,309 in Stourport On Severn. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.6% in Stourport On Severn.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £29,134 in Stourport On Severn. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 48.3 in Stourport On Severn. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 70% in Stourport On Severn. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 55% in Stourport On Severn.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Stourport-on-Severn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 20,302 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £29,134 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 70% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 32.6% |
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