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About

Alvechurch South ward encompasses the southern portion of the village of Alvechurch, situated within the Bromsgrove district. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from older properties to newer developments. It contains local amenities serving the community, including shops and schools. The ward is bordered by open countryside, with agricultural land and pockets of woodland defining its edges.

The ward's landscape is characterised by the presence of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, which runs through the area. This historic waterway provides a route for narrowboats and a linear path for walking. The local geography includes the incline of the Lickey Hills to the west, influencing the topography. Alvechurch South maintains a distinct separation from the larger urban areas of Bromsgrove and Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Alvechurch South has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alvechurch South is £58,963 per year. There are 1 schools in Alvechurch South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alvechurch South is home to around 3,079 people, with a population density of about 125.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alvechurch South Population
3,079
Population density
125.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.52(+12%)
Other theft
16.89(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.89(+57%)
Shoplifting
15.59(+79%)
Vehicle crime
15.26(+134%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,761
89.58%
Indian
60
1.95%
Irish
52
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
1.3%
Other White
36
1.17%
Total population: 3,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,062
41.99%
No qualifications
421
16.65%
Level 3 (A level)
381
15.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
320
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
171
6.76%
Total 16+ residents: 2,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
626
51.02%
Owns with a mortgage
425
34.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
6.52%
Other social rented
43
3.5%
Other forms of private rent
30
2.44%
Total households: 1,227

Property prices in Alvechurch South

Median price£437,500
Price per sq ft£381
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £708K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 (about £381 per square foot) in Alvechurch South area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,000 up to £1,160,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alvechurch South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£640,000£381
Terraced5£417,500£406
Semi-Detached6£342,500£348

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alvechurch South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£540,000£285,000£190,000
2017£457,500£325,000£242,975
2018£500,000£362,500£251,000
2019£522,500£347,500£252,500
2020£470,000£349,875£314,500
2021£620,000£386,000£315,000
2022£690,000£347,500£310,000
2023£550,000£500,000£257,500
2024£640,000£414,750£305,000
2025£580,000£476,000£318,750
2026£685,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£258£263
2017£288£294£321
2018£300£319£330
2019£263£298£301
2020£323£308£320
2021£359£351£315
2022£388£396£339
2023£362£362£344
2024£364£352£353
2025£385£409£385
2026£398£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alvechurch South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alvechurch South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Alvechurch South

Is Alvechurch South safe?

Alvechurch South records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Alvechurch South?

The median sale price in Alvechurch South is £437,500 (about £381 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Alvechurch South?

Alvechurch South has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Alvechurch South?

Alvechurch South scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Alvechurch South sits around rank 23,110 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Alvechurch South?

The average household income in Alvechurch South is around £58,963 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Alvechurch South?

Alvechurch South is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Bailes (Independent).

All postcodes in Alvechurch South

B487HT

Alcester Road

B487QY

Rowney Green Lane

B989EA

Pink Green

B989DB

Seafield Lane

B487SS

Radford Road

B989ER

Wapping Lane

B487QU

Rowney Green Lane

B487RR

Swan Street

B487SA

School Lane

B476DT

The Oaks

B487QJ

Chapel Lane

B487HY

Alcester Road

B989EX

Acanthus Road

B476DS

Dumble Pit Lane

B487QT

Rockwell Lane

B989AH

Icknield Street

B989EY

Hedera Road

B487RS

Redditch Road

B487BY

Foxhill Lane

B487EY

Old Lane

B976RJ

Birmingham Road

B487HJ

Seafield Lane

B976RP

Birmingham Road

B487QN

Newbourne Hill

B476DW

The Lawns

B487QL

Rowney Green Lane

B487JD

Alcester Road

B989DS

Alcester Road

B487DS

Icknield Street

B487EU

Lilley Green Road

B989EL

Alcester Road

B487HF

Billesley Lane

B487ES

Storrage Lane

B989AX

Bleachfield Lane

B989AL

Icknield Street

B487RA

Rowney Green Lane

B487QE

Rowney Green Lane

B487SD

Station Road

B487QS

Rowney Green Lane

B487QH

Chapel Lane

B487HB

Lilley Green Road

B989AP

Icknield Street

B487NN

Latimer Road

B989DT

Alcester Road

B989DJ

Beoley Lane

B487HP

Whitepits Lane

B487EL

Rowney Green Lane

B487HL

Seafield Lane

B487HE

Billesley Lane

B487QA

The Holloway

B989AJ

Icknield Street

B487EN

Icknield Street

B487RU

Redditch Road

B487QG

Gravel Pit Lane

B487LA

The Square

B487HN

Seafield Lane

B487QZ

Rowney Green Lane

B487QD

Storrage Lane

B487QF

Rowney Green Lane

B487SZ

Kiln Court

B487NR

Dellow Grove

B487JX

Bear Hill

B989BA

Beoley Lane

B989AD

Icknield Street

B487SE

Station Road

B487RY

Redditch Road

B989BU

Brockhill Lane

B989DH

Cherrypit Lane

B476DG

Alcester Road

B487DJ

Grange Lane

B487EW

Icknield Street

B989BS

Carpenters Hill

B487RZ

Redditch Road

B487NP

Latimer Road

B989DD

Seafield Lane

B487JA

Alcester Road

B487DA

Scarfield Hill

B989DL

Seafield Lane

B989BD

Berkeswell Close

B487EP

Storrage Lane

B487HU

Penn Lane

B989AU

Moss Lane Close

B487RT

Redditch Road

B487HS

Alcester Road

B989BX

Seafield Lane

B487SR

Radford Road

B487SF

Scarfield Hill

B487EX

Lilley Green Road

B487HG

Billesley Lane

B487ET

Dumphouse Lane

B989BE

Dagnell End Road

B487RX

Redditch Road

B487SB

School Lane

B476DU

Ash Crescent

B487HZ

Alcester Road

B989DX

Alcester Road

B487SQ

Scarfield Hill

B976RL

Birmingham Road

B487JY

Mill Court

B487ER

Storrage Lane