Atherstone vs Keresley Newlands
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Keresley Newlands offers lower property prices by roughly 33%. Atherstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Keresley Newlands
£226,778
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Keresley Newlands
80.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Keresley Newlands
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Keresley Newlands
338.4
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Keresley Newlands
71
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Keresley Newlands
£32,055
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Keresley Newlands is £226,778, which is 33% less than Atherstone at £302,013. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Keresley Newlands it is a flat at £106,495.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £313,851).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keresley Newlands prices grew faster — 52% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 61.9 offences per 1,000 people, Atherstone is the safer of the two – 30% lower than Keresley Newlands's 80.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Keresley Newlands 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 Keresley Newlands. Atherstone has 4 schools in total, while Keresley Newlands has 1.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keresley Newlands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Keresley Newlands offers faster average downloads at 338.4 Mbps, compared to 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 94.1% in Keresley Newlands. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 62.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Keresley Newlands is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (338 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Keresley Newlands are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Atherstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,115 in Keresley Newlands. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Keresley Newlands.
Keresley Newlands has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,055.2 in Keresley Newlands and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 43 in Keresley Newlands. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.1% in Keresley Newlands. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 67.1% in Keresley Newlands.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Keresley Newlands |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 3,631 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £32,055.2 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 30% |
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