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Alvechurch Village

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About

Alvechurch Village ward encompasses the historic core of Alvechurch, a parish within the Bromsgrove district. The area is centred around the village green and the medieval St Laurence's Church, with residential streets radiating outwards. The local landscape includes sections of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, which passes through the ward. This waterway historically supported local industry and now provides a route for leisure boating and walking along the towpath.

The settlement is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from older cottages to newer developments. Local amenities are clustered around the village centre, serving the community's needs. The ward contains several designated conservation areas that protect its architectural character. Alvechurch is also known for its cricket club, which has been a fixture of village life for well over a century.

Area overview

On average Alvechurch Village has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alvechurch Village is £58,963 per year. There are 2 schools in Alvechurch Village: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Alvechurch Village is home to around 2,899 people, with a population density of about 1,397.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alvechurch Village Population
2,899
Population density
1,397.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.77(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.56(+46%)
Vehicle crime
15.52(+136%)
Other theft
6.9(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,696
93%
Other White
45
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
1.45%
Irish
30
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.9%
Total population: 2,899

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
953
40.43%
No qualifications
367
15.57%
Level 3 (A level)
340
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
330
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
203
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 2,357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
532
41.59%
Owns with a mortgage
426
33.31%
Other social rented
122
9.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
116
9.07%
Social rents from council
57
4.46%
Total households: 1,279

Property prices in Alvechurch Village

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Alvechurch Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £695,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alvechurch Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£505,000
Flats2£181,000
Semi-Detached19£375,000
Terraced8£343,750

10 years median price trend in Alvechurch Village

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alvechurch Village.

All postcodes in Alvechurch Village

B487NA

Blythesway

B487NT

Snake Lane

B487SU

Old Rectory Lane

B487PN

Withybed Lane

B487RL

Forward Cottages

B487PA

Warbank Close

B487TF

Althestan Close

B487PB

George Road

B487NS

Snake Lane

B487LW

Brookside Close

B487NZ

Crown Meadow

B487LZ

Hinton Avenue

B487TH

Rectory Gardens

B487LU

Blythesway

B487PL

Withybed Close

B487PU

Kingfisher Court

B487PY

Oak Tree Close

B487TA

Birmingham Road

B487LP

Callow Hill Road

B487PT

Heron Close

B487TD

Birmingham Road

B487PZ

Willow Brook Road

B487RJ

Front Cottages

B487PH

Tranter Avenue

B487PJ

Withybed Lane

B487NB

Blythesway

B487BX

Coopers Hill

B487NX

Withybed Lane

B487LF

Red Lion Street

B487NE

The Becks

B487LT

Callow Hill Road

B487LX

Randall Avenue

B487NY

Withybed Lane

B487RE

The Gaunts

B487NH

Tonyn Close

B487LG

Red Lion Street

B487NQ

Swans Walk

B487SX

Old Rectory Lane

B487NU

Snake Lane

B487SY

Old Rectory Lane

B487RD

St Laurence Close

B487PP

Rear Cottages

B487LS

Callow Hill Road

B487PD

Withybed Lane

B487NL

Snake Lane

B487TE

Birmingham Road

B487RF

Withybed Lane

B487RG

Bear Hill Drive

B487PF

Snake Terrace

B487PG

Rose Avenue

B487LY

Hinton Avenue

B487PS

Glebe Road

B487LQ

Hollington Road

B487PR

Birches Lane

B487PW

Wattes Close

B487PX

Cygnet Close

B487TB

Birmingham Road

B487LR

Callow Hill Road

B487NG

Buckleys Green

B487NF

The Buckleys

B487PE

Branden Road

B487LN

Tanyard Lane

B487UA

Tanyard Close

B487LH

Meadow Lane

B487LL

Tanyard Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.