Atherstone vs Groby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Atherstone offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Groby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Groby
£317,842
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Groby
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Groby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Groby
435.3
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Groby
71.4
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Groby
£31,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Atherstone is £302,013, which is 5% less than Groby at £317,842. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Groby it is a flat at £193,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Groby (£193,500 vs £131,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Groby prices grew faster — 47% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 53.8 offences per 1,000 people, Groby is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Atherstone's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Groby 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 Groby. Atherstone has 4 schools in total, while Groby has 4.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Groby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Groby offers faster average downloads at 435.3 Mbps, compared to 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 95.5% in Groby. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 84.8% in Groby.
Groby is the faster of the two by 57% on average download speed (435 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Groby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Atherstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,134 in Groby. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Groby.
Groby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,566 in Groby and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44 in Groby. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 57.5% in Groby. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 72.1% in Groby.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 6,559 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £31,566 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 31% |
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