Atherstone vs Fazeley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Fazeley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Fazeley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Fazeley
£249,643
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Fazeley
55.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Fazeley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Fazeley
334.7
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Fazeley
70.3
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Fazeley
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Atherstone commands an average of £302,013, compared with £249,643 in Fazeley – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Fazeley it is a flat at £179,059.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Fazeley (£179,059 vs £131,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsFazeley has a crime rate of 55.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Atherstone at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Fazeley 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 100% in Fazeley. There are 4 schools in Atherstone and 2 in Fazeley.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fazeley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 334.7 Mbps in Fazeley and 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 91.7% in Fazeley. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 60% in Fazeley.
Fazeley is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (335 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Atherstone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Fazeley averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,219 in Fazeley. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Fazeley.
Fazeley has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,856.7 in Fazeley and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44.8 in Fazeley. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 70.2% in Fazeley. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.6% in Fazeley.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Fazeley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 7,571 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 26.8% |
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