Atherstone vs Kingsbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Kingsbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Kingsbury
£289,021
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Kingsbury
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Kingsbury
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Kingsbury
334.7
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Kingsbury
70.3
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Kingsbury
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Atherstone commands an average of £302,013, compared with £289,021 in Kingsbury – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Kingsbury (£197,500 vs £131,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingsbury prices grew faster — 50% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsKingsbury has a crime rate of 61 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Atherstone at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Kingsbury 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 50% in Kingsbury. There are 4 schools in Atherstone and 2 in Kingsbury.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbury School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 334.7 Mbps in Kingsbury and 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 60% in Kingsbury.
Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,219 in Kingsbury. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.
Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 70.2% in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.6% in Kingsbury.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 3,555 |
| 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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