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Living in Alvechurch: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alvechurch scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Alvechurch places 2nd of 4 in the B48 postcode district.

It scores 8 points above the B48 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the B48 district's 42/100. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B48 postcode district.

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Alvechurch scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 97 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 39 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 48 crimes
  2. 2 Wasthill Lane 19 crimes
  3. 3 Birmingham Road 16 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Crown Meadow First School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Alvechurch CofE Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsGreet Urgent Care Centre7.8 mi
Solihull Hospital8.8 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryBarnt Green Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,460 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.7%Student3.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Bromsgrove · 2026-27
A £1,653
B £1,928
C £2,204
D £2,479
E £3,030
F £3,581
G £4,132
H £4,958
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Alvechurch 0.3 mi
Barnt Green 1.5 mi
Redditch 3.1 mi
J2 M42 0.9 mi
J2 M42 1.2 mi
J3 M42 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£293k £327k £361k £395k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Rowney Green 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Hopwood 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bordesley 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barnt Green 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Bromsgrove) 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tardebigge 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Burcot (Bromsgrove) 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Inkford 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Redditch 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wythall 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bromsgrove 60 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alvechurch a nice place to live?

Alvechurch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alvechurch is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alvechurch?

Alvechurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 282 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alvechurch?

Among the top-rated schools in Alvechurch is Crown Meadow First School & Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Alvechurch in total.

What are house prices like in Alvechurch?

The current median house price in Alvechurch is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

Alvechurch in context

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Postcode districts in Alvechurch

B48 40 ⇄

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