Side-by-side comparison of B46 Birmingham and B49 Alcester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B46 is the more affordable option at £275,000 median vs £315,000 in B49. B49 has lower recorded crime (626 vs 1,417 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | B46 Birmingham | B49 Alcester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £275,000 | £315,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,532 | £2,484 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,417 | 626 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 48.5 | 39.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 67.6 | 74.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.