Side-by-side comparison of B5 Birmingham and B50 Alcester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B5 is the more affordable option at £222,000 median vs £342,500 in B50. B50 has lower recorded crime (468 vs 6,655 offences over 13 months). B50 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | B5 Birmingham | B50 Alcester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £222,000 | £342,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,363 | £2,484 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,655 | 468 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 40.2 | 64.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 87.0 | 86.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 81.0 | 73.0 |
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.