Atherstone vs Balsall Common
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Atherstone offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Atherstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Balsall Common
£482,990
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Balsall Common
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Balsall Common
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Balsall Common
338.4
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Balsall Common
71
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Balsall Common
£32,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Atherstone more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £302,013 versus £482,990 in Balsall Common. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Balsall Common it is a flat at £188,223.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £426,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Atherstone (61.9 per 1,000) compared to Balsall Common (78.8 per 1,000), a 27% difference. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Balsall Common 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 West MidlandsSchool quality favours Atherstone: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Balsall Common.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Balsall Common |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Balsall Common enjoy 338.4 Mbps on average, while Atherstone lags behind at 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 94.1% in Balsall Common. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 62.3% in Balsall Common.
Balsall Common is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (338 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Balsall Common is band C (score 71), ahead of Atherstone's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,115 in Balsall Common. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Balsall Common.
Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Atherstone has a population of 8,666 while Balsall Common has 7,094. Median household income is £32,055.2 in Balsall Common and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 43 in Balsall Common. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.1% in Balsall Common.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Balsall Common |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 7,094 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £32,055.2 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 30% |
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