Atherstone vs Barton-under-Needwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barton Under Needwood is about 58% cheaper on average. Atherstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Barton-under-Needwood
£190,899
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Barton-under-Needwood
63.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Barton-under-Needwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Barton-under-Needwood
228.9
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Barton-under-Needwood
71.5
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Barton-under-Needwood
£33,210
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Barton Under Needwood more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £190,899 versus £302,013 in Atherstone. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Barton Under Needwood it is a flat at £108,707.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £269,937).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 61.9 offences per 1,000 people, Atherstone is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Barton Under Needwood's 63.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Barton Under Needwood 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 Barton Under Needwood.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barton-under-Needwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Barton-under-Needwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Atherstone enjoy 277.0 Mbps on average, while Barton Under Needwood lags behind at 228.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 90.7% in Barton Under Needwood. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 36% in Barton Under Needwood.
Atherstone is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (277 vs 229 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barton Under Needwood is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Atherstone's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,179 in Barton Under Needwood. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.5% in Barton Under Needwood.
Barton Under Needwood has more energy-efficient housing — 66.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Atherstone has a population of 8,666 while Barton Under Needwood has 4,713. Median household income is £33,210.3 in Barton Under Needwood and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44.1 in Barton Under Needwood. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 59.3% in Barton Under Needwood.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Barton-under-Needwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 4,713 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £33,210.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 31.4% |
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