Atherstone vs Stoney Stanton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stoney Stanton wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Stoney Stanton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Stoney Stanton
£299,499
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Stoney Stanton
59.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Stoney Stanton
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Stoney Stanton
292.2
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Stoney Stanton
71
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Stoney Stanton
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £299,499, Stoney Stanton undercuts Atherstone (£302,013) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Stoney Stanton it is a flat at £118,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Atherstone (£426,773 vs £358,651).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Stoney Stanton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 59.2 per 1,000 versus 61.9 per 1,000 in Atherstone. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Stoney Stanton 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 Stoney Stanton. Atherstone has 4 schools and Stoney Stanton has 0 schools.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stoney Stanton School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Atherstone | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 3 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Stoney Stanton averages 292.2 Mbps – ahead of Atherstone's 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 95.6% in Stoney Stanton. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 48.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Stoney Stanton is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (292 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Stoney Stanton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Atherstone averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,245 in Stoney Stanton. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Stoney Stanton.
Stoney Stanton 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 Stoney Stanton. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 45.2 in Stoney Stanton. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 76% in Stoney Stanton. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 60.5% in Stoney Stanton.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Stoney Stanton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 4,090 |
| 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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