Atherstone vs Hugglescote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Hugglescote is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Hugglescote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Hugglescote
£299,400
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Hugglescote
54.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Hugglescote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Hugglescote
394.3
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Hugglescote
71.7
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Hugglescote
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Atherstone commands an average of £302,013, compared with £299,400 in Hugglescote – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Hugglescote it is a terraced at £181,182.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £348,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hugglescote prices grew faster — 117% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsHugglescote has a crime rate of 54.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Atherstone at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Hugglescote 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 Hugglescote. There are 4 schools in Atherstone and 1 in Hugglescote.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hugglescote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Hugglescote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.3 Mbps in Hugglescote and 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 94.9% in Hugglescote. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 74.8% in Hugglescote.
Hugglescote is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (394 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hugglescote, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Atherstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,154 in Hugglescote. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Hugglescote.
Hugglescote has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Hugglescote and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44 in Hugglescote. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.4% in Hugglescote. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 72% in Hugglescote. Atherstone has a population of 8,666 and Hugglescote has 4,630.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Hugglescote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 4,630 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 30.7% |
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