Side-by-side comparison of B48 Birmingham and B49 Alcester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B49 is the more affordable option at £315,000 median vs £428,695 in B48. B48 has lower recorded crime (312 vs 626 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | B48 Birmingham | B49 Alcester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £428,695 | £315,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,479 | £2,484 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 312 | 626 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 41.8 | 39.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 62.5 | 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.