Alvechurch vs Water Orton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Water Orton wins on house prices with a 55% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Water Orton
£285,609
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Water Orton
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Water Orton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Water Orton
333.8
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Water Orton
70
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Water Orton
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £285,609 in Water Orton – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Water Orton it is a flat at £156,792.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Alvechurch (£643,750 vs £454,754).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Water Orton 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 0% in Water Orton. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 1 in Water Orton.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Water Orton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch and 333.8 Mbps in Water Orton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 91.7% in Water Orton. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 61.3% in Water Orton.
Alvechurch is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (416 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Alvechurch, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Water Orton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,239 in Water Orton. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Water Orton.
Alvechurch has more energy-efficient housing — 61.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £32,667 in Water Orton. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 45.6 in Water Orton. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 58.9% in Water Orton. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 70.4% in Water Orton. Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 and Water Orton has 3,484.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 3,484 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 24.8% |
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