Alvechurch vs Worcester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Worcester wins on house prices with a 31% gap. For families, Alvechurch edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alvechurch
£443,033
Worcester
£337,276
Crime Rate
Alvechurch
N/A
Worcester
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alvechurch
100.0%
Worcester
95.8%
Avg Download Speed
Alvechurch
416.3
Worcester
479.3
EPC Rating
Alvechurch
70.1
Worcester
70.8
Median Income
Alvechurch
£32,815
Worcester
£30,359
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Alvechurch commands an average of £443,033, compared with £337,276 in Worcester – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Alvechurch is a flat at £181,000, while in Worcester it is a flat at £152,085.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 43% pricier in Alvechurch (£400,496 vs £280,924).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alvechurch prices grew faster — 38% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Alvechurch and Worcester 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 95.8% in Worcester. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch and 27 in Worcester.
Alvechurch School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester School Inspection Breakdown
95.8% of 27 schools (22 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alvechurch | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 27 |
| Primary | 1 | 22 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 479.3 Mbps in Worcester and 416.3 Mbps in Alvechurch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Alvechurch and 99.1% in Worcester. Gigabit availability stands at 81% in Alvechurch and 95.1% in Worcester.
Worcester is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (479 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Worcester, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Alvechurch. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,378 in Alvechurch and £1,140 in Worcester. 61.8% of homes in Alvechurch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Worcester.
Worcester has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,814.5 in Alvechurch and £30,358.5 in Worcester. The median age is 47.4 in Alvechurch and 44.9 in Worcester. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Alvechurch and 58.9% in Worcester. Owner-occupancy is 74.2% in Alvechurch versus 65.8% in Worcester. Alvechurch has a population of 3,412 and Worcester has 105,439.
| Indicator | Alvechurch | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,412 | 105,439 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 44.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,814.5 | £30,358.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38% | 33.4% |
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