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Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Coalville

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Coalville is about 26% cheaper on average. Ashby De La Zouch has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashby De La Zouch edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

£334,658

Coalville

£264,778

Crime Rate

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

54.4

Coalville

54.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

100.0%

Coalville

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

361.7

Coalville

394.3

EPC Rating

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

72.2

Coalville

71.7

Median Income

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

£33,289

Coalville

£31,877

Buyers will find Coalville more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,778 versus £334,658 in Ashby De La Zouch. The most affordable entry point in Ashby De La Zouch is a flat at £168,022, while in Coalville it is a flat at £105,438.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Ashby De La Zouch (£168,022 vs £105,438).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Coalville prices grew faster — 34% vs 18%.

Crime is lower in Ashby De La Zouch (54.4 per 1,000) compared to Coalville (54.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ashby De La Zouch is violent-crime, while in Coalville it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Ashby De La Zouch: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Coalville.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Coalville School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAshby-de-la-ZouchCoalville
Total Schools77
Primary55
Secondary22
% Top two bands100%83.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Coalville enjoy 394.3 Mbps on average, while Ashby De La Zouch lags behind at 361.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Ashby De La Zouch and 94.9% in Coalville. Gigabit availability stands at 63.4% in Ashby De La Zouch and 74.8% in Coalville.

Coalville is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (394 vs 362 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ashby De La Zouch is band C (score 72.2), ahead of Coalville's band C (score 71.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Ashby De La Zouch and £1,154 in Coalville. 66.6% of homes in Ashby De La Zouch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Coalville.

Ashby De La Zouch has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ashby De La Zouch has a population of 15,121 while Coalville has 21,975. Median household income is £33,289 in Ashby De La Zouch and £31,876.7 in Coalville. The median age is 43.4 in Ashby De La Zouch and 44 in Coalville. Employment rates stand at 61.1% in Ashby De La Zouch and 58.4% in Coalville.

IndicatorAshby-de-la-ZouchCoalville
Population15,12121,975
Median Age43.444
Median Household Income£33,289£31,876.7
Employment Rate61.1%58.4%
Owner Occupied73.2%72%
Degree-Level Qualified30.9%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ashby De La Zouch and Coalville?
Ashby De La Zouch and Coalville are approximately 4.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ashby De La Zouch or Coalville?
Coalville is cheaper, with an average house price of £264,778.
Is Ashby De La Zouch or Coalville safer?
Ashby De La Zouch has the lower crime rate at 54.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ashby De La Zouch or Coalville?
Ashby De La Zouch has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ashby De La Zouch or Coalville?
Coalville has faster average broadband at 394.3 Mbps.

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