Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs Coalville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ashby-de-la-Zouch | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121 | 21,975 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £33,289 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 61.1% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.9% | 30.7% |
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