Atherstone vs Tamworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Tamworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Atherstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Tamworth
£281,388
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Tamworth
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Tamworth
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Tamworth
418.6
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Tamworth
70
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Tamworth
£32,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £281,388, Tamworth undercuts Atherstone (£302,013) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Tamworth it is a flat at £130,469.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Atherstone (£270,850 vs £249,181).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsAtherstone has a crime rate of 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Tamworth at 69.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Tamworth 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 Tamworth, which has 32 schools, the figure is 95.5%.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tamworth School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 32 |
| Primary | 3 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Tamworth averages 418.6 Mbps – ahead of Atherstone's 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 98.5% in Tamworth. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 78.5% in Tamworth.
Tamworth is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (419 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Atherstone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Tamworth averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,186 in Tamworth. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Tamworth.
Atherstone has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,026.5 in Tamworth and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 44 in Tamworth. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 68.7% in Tamworth. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 59.3% in Tamworth.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 76,074 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £32,026.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 23.4% |
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