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Alvechurch vs Stourport-on-Severn

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Stourport On Severn at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricAlvechurchStourport-on-Severn
Total Schools27
Primary16
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAlvechurchStourport-on-Severn
Population3,41220,302
Median Age47.448.3
Median Household Income£32,814.5£29,134
Employment Rate58.5%55%
Owner Occupied74.2%70%
Degree-Level Qualified38%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Alvechurch and Stourport On Severn?
Alvechurch and Stourport On Severn are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Alvechurch or Stourport On Severn?
Stourport On Severn is cheaper, with an average house price of £277,032.
Is Alvechurch or Stourport On Severn safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Alvechurch or Stourport On Severn?
Alvechurch has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Alvechurch or Stourport On Severn?
Alvechurch has faster average broadband at 416.3 Mbps.

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