Atherstone vs Sapcote
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sapcote offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Sapcote has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Sapcote
£294,653
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Sapcote
59.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Sapcote
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Sapcote
292.2
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Sapcote
71
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Sapcote
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Sapcote is £294,653, which is 2% less than Atherstone at £302,013. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Sapcote it is a terraced at £233,554.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £346,938).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 59.4 offences per 1,000 people, Sapcote is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Atherstone's 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Sapcote 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 Sapcote. Atherstone has 4 schools in total, while Sapcote has 1.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sapcote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Sapcote |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Sapcote offers faster average downloads at 292.2 Mbps, compared to 277.0 Mbps in Atherstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 95.6% in Sapcote. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 48.5% in Sapcote.
Sapcote is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (292 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Sapcote 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 £1,245 in Sapcote. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Sapcote.
Sapcote has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,264 in Atherstone and £31,172.7 in Sapcote. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 45.2 in Sapcote. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 60.5% in Sapcote. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 76% in Sapcote.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Sapcote |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 3,266 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 32.6% |
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