Atherstone vs Coalville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coalville offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Coalville has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Coalville
£264,778
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Coalville
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Coalville
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Coalville
394.3
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Coalville
71.7
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Coalville
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Coalville is £264,778, which is 14% less than Atherstone at £302,013. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Coalville it is a flat at £105,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Atherstone (£131,690 vs £105,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 54.5 offences per 1,000 people, Coalville is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Atherstone's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Coalville 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 83.3% in Coalville. Atherstone has 4 schools in total, while Coalville has 7.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coalville offers faster average downloads at 394.3 Mbps, compared to 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 94.9% in Coalville. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 74.8% in Coalville.
Coalville is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (394 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coalville are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Atherstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,154 in Coalville. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Coalville.
Coalville has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44 in Coalville. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.4% in Coalville. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 72% in Coalville.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 21,975 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 30.7% |
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