Atherstone vs Enderby and Narborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Enderby And Narborough is about 4% cheaper on average. Enderby And Narborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Enderby and Narborough
£289,498
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Enderby and Narborough
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Enderby and Narborough
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Enderby and Narborough
407.4
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Enderby and Narborough
69.5
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Enderby and Narborough
£31,211
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Enderby And Narborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £289,498 versus £302,013 in Atherstone. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Enderby And Narborough it is a flat at £147,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £361,430).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Enderby And Narborough (59.5 per 1,000) compared to Atherstone (61.9 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Enderby And Narborough 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Atherstone: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Enderby And Narborough.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Enderby and Narborough School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Enderby and Narborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Enderby And Narborough enjoy 407.4 Mbps on average, while Atherstone lags behind at 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 95.5% in Enderby And Narborough. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 77.1% in Enderby And Narborough.
Enderby And Narborough is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (407 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Atherstone is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Enderby And Narborough's band C (score 69.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,186 in Enderby And Narborough. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Enderby And Narborough.
Atherstone has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 54.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Atherstone has a population of 8,666 while Enderby And Narborough has 13,178. Median household income is £31,264 in Atherstone and £31,211 in Enderby And Narborough. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44.2 in Enderby And Narborough. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 61.5% in Enderby And Narborough.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Enderby and Narborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 13,178 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £31,211 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 61.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 77.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 30.5% |
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