Atherstone vs Cosby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Atherstone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Cosby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Cosby
£350,462
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Cosby
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Cosby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Cosby
292.2
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Cosby
71
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Cosby
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £302,013, Atherstone undercuts Cosby (£350,462) by around 14% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Cosby it is a terraced at £228,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Cosby (£492,200 vs £426,773).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCosby has a crime rate of 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Atherstone at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Cosby 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 MidlandsOf the 4 schools in Atherstone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cosby, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cosby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cosby averages 292.2 Mbps – ahead of Atherstone's 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 95.6% in Cosby. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 48.5% in Cosby.
Cosby is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (292 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cosby, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Atherstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,245 in Cosby. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Cosby.
Cosby 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 Cosby. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 45.2 in Cosby. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 60.5% in Cosby. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 76% in Cosby. Atherstone has a population of 8,666 and Cosby has 3,518.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Cosby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 3,518 |
| 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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