Atherstone vs Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Atherstone offers lower property prices by roughly 64%. Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£836,082
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
333.8
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
70
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Atherstone is £302,013, which is 64% less than Coleshill (north Warwickshire) at £836,082. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) it is a flat at £172,848.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) (£172,848 vs £131,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) prices grew faster — 159% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) (61.5 per 1,000) compared to Atherstone (61.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) 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 Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Atherstone has 4 schools in total, while Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has 4.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coleshill (north Warwickshire) offers faster average downloads at 333.8 Mbps, compared to 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 91.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 61.3% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Coleshill (north Warwickshire) is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (334 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Atherstone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,239 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Atherstone has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,667 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 45.6 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.9% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 70.4% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
| Indicator | Atherstone | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 6,744 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 24.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Atherstone and Coleshill (north Warwickshire)?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Atherstone or Coleshill (north Warwickshire)?
Is Atherstone or Coleshill (north Warwickshire) safer?
Which has better schools, Atherstone or Coleshill (north Warwickshire)?
Which has faster broadband, Atherstone or Coleshill (north Warwickshire)?
Keep exploring