Atherstone vs Bulkington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Atherstone offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Atherstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Bulkington
£325,320
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Bulkington
81.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Bulkington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Bulkington
441.4
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Bulkington
71.3
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Bulkington
£32,532
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Atherstone is £302,013, which is 7% less than Bulkington at £325,320. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Bulkington it is a terraced at £172,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 50% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £131,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Atherstone (61.9 per 1,000) compared to Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000), a 31% difference. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Bulkington 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 MidlandsAtherstone has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bulkington. Atherstone has 4 schools in total, while Bulkington has 2.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bulkington offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 97.3% in Bulkington. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 86.4% in Bulkington.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (441 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bulkington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Atherstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,154 in Bulkington. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Bulkington.
Bulkington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 43.7 in Bulkington. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 60% in Bulkington. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 68.6% in Bulkington.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 5,670 |
| 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% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Atherstone and Bulkington?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Atherstone or Bulkington?
Is Atherstone or Bulkington safer?
Which has better schools, Atherstone or Bulkington?
Which has faster broadband, Atherstone or Bulkington?
Keep exploring