Atherstone vs Broughton Astley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Atherstone is about 10% cheaper on average. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Broughton Astley
31.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Broughton Astley
292.2
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Broughton Astley
71
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Broughton Astley
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Atherstone is £302,013, which is 10% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Broughton Astley it is a terraced at £211,873.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Atherstone (£270,850 vs £252,536).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Atherstone (61.9 per 1,000), a 99% difference. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Broughton Astley it is criminal-damage-arson.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Atherstone's most common crime is violent crime; in Broughton Astley it's criminal damage & arson.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsAtherstone has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Broughton Astley. Atherstone has 4 schools in total, while Broughton Astley has 4.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broughton Astley offers faster average downloads at 292.2 Mbps, compared to 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 95.6% in Broughton Astley. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 48.5% in Broughton Astley.
Broughton Astley is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (292 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Broughton Astley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Atherstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,245 in Broughton Astley. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Broughton Astley.
Broughton Astley has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,264 in Atherstone and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 45.2 in Broughton Astley. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 60.5% in Broughton Astley. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 76% in Broughton Astley.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 9,649 |
| 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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