Atherstone vs Coventry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coventry wins on house prices with a 12% gap. Atherstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Coventry
£269,873
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Coventry
88.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Coventry
90.1%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Coventry
490.7
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Coventry
71.6
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Coventry
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Atherstone commands an average of £302,013, compared with £269,873 in Coventry – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Coventry it is a flat at £132,373.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 5% pricier in Coventry (£210,107 vs £199,942).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Atherstone experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.9 per 1,000 versus 88.3 per 1,000 in Coventry. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Coventry 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Atherstone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.1% in Coventry. There are 4 schools in Atherstone and 107 in Coventry.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 107 |
| Primary | 3 | 85 |
| Secondary | 1 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.7 Mbps in Coventry and 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 99.3% in Coventry. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 97.8% in Coventry.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 77% on average download speed (491 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coventry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Atherstone averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £998 in Coventry. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Coventry.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,264 in Atherstone and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 40.9 in Coventry. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 62.7% in Coventry. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 56.2% in Coventry.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 343,623 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £29,751 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 27.6% |
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