Atherstone vs Barwell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Barwell offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Atherstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Barwell
£248,290
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Barwell
97.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Barwell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Barwell
292.2
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Barwell
71
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Barwell
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Barwell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £248,290 versus £302,013 in Atherstone. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Barwell it is a flat at £99,385.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 61.9 offences per 1,000 people, Atherstone is the safer of the two – 57% lower than Barwell's 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Barwell 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 Barwell.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Barwell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barwell enjoy 292.2 Mbps on average, while Atherstone lags behind at 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 95.6% in Barwell. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 48.5% in Barwell.
Barwell is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (292 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barwell is band C (score 71), ahead of Atherstone's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,245 in Barwell. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Barwell.
Barwell has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Atherstone has a population of 8,666 while Barwell has 9,149. Median household income is £31,264 in Atherstone and £31,172.7 in Barwell. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 45.2 in Barwell. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 60.5% in Barwell.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Barwell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 9,149 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 32.6% |
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