Atherstone vs Ibstock
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ibstock offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Ibstock has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Ibstock
£270,760
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Ibstock
54.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Ibstock
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Ibstock
394.3
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Ibstock
71.7
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Ibstock
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Ibstock more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £270,760 versus £302,013 in Atherstone. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Ibstock it is a terraced at £186,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £345,397).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 54.6 offences per 1,000 people, Ibstock is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Atherstone's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Ibstock 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 data is not fully available for both Atherstone and Ibstock. Atherstone has 4 schools and Ibstock has 3 schools.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ibstock School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Atherstone | Ibstock |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ibstock enjoy 394.3 Mbps on average, while Atherstone lags behind at 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 94.9% in Ibstock. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 74.8% in Ibstock.
Ibstock is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (394 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ibstock is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Atherstone's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,154 in Ibstock. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Ibstock.
Ibstock has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Atherstone has a population of 8,666 while Ibstock has 6,520. Median household income is £31,876.7 in Ibstock and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44 in Ibstock. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.4% in Ibstock.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Ibstock |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 6,520 |
| 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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