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Alvechurch South

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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.