Atherstone vs Bedworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bedworth is about 33% 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
Bedworth
£226,778
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Bedworth
81.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Bedworth
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Bedworth
441.4
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Bedworth
71.3
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Bedworth
£32,532
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bedworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,778 versus £302,013 in Atherstone. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Bedworth it is a flat at £106,495.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £313,851).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 61.9 offences per 1,000 people, Atherstone is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Bedworth's 81.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Bedworth 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 80% in Bedworth.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Bedworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 11 |
| Primary | 3 | 10 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedworth enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Atherstone lags behind at 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 97.3% in Bedworth. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 86.4% in Bedworth.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (441 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedworth is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Atherstone's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,154 in Bedworth. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Bedworth.
Bedworth 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 Bedworth has 31,083. Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 43.7 in Bedworth. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 60% in Bedworth.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Bedworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 31,083 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £32,532.3 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 28.1% |
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