Atherstone vs Lichfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Atherstone wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Lichfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Lichfield
£394,703
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Lichfield
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Lichfield
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Lichfield
394.9
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Lichfield
70.9
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Lichfield
£34,517
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £302,013, Atherstone undercuts Lichfield (£394,703) by around 23% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Lichfield it is a flat at £196,240.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Lichfield (£196,240 vs £131,690).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Lichfield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.2 per 1,000 versus 61.9 per 1,000 in Atherstone. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Lichfield 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 MidlandsOf the 4 schools in Atherstone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lichfield, which has 14 schools, the figure is 88.9%.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lichfield School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Lichfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 14 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Lichfield averages 394.9 Mbps – ahead of Atherstone's 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 91% in Lichfield. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 73.2% in Lichfield.
Lichfield is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (395 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Lichfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Atherstone averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,287 in Lichfield. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Lichfield.
Lichfield has more energy-efficient housing — 63% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,517 in Lichfield and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 46.5 in Lichfield. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 73.3% in Lichfield. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 57% in Lichfield.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Lichfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 32,586 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £34,517 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 33.6% |
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