Atherstone vs Water Orton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Water Orton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 6% lower. Water Orton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Atherstone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Atherstone
£302,013
Water Orton
£285,609
Crime Rate
Atherstone
61.9
Water Orton
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Atherstone
100.0%
Water Orton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Atherstone
277
Water Orton
333.8
EPC Rating
Atherstone
70.6
Water Orton
70
Median Income
Atherstone
£31,264
Water Orton
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £285,609, Water Orton undercuts Atherstone (£302,013) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Atherstone is a flat at £131,690, while in Water Orton it is a flat at £156,792.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Water Orton (£251,500 vs £199,942).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Atherstone prices grew faster — 43% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWater Orton has a crime rate of 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Atherstone at 61.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Atherstone is violent-crime, while in Water Orton 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 Water Orton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 0%.
Atherstone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Water Orton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Atherstone | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Water Orton averages 333.8 Mbps – ahead of Atherstone's 277.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Atherstone and 91.7% in Water Orton. Gigabit availability stands at 47% in Atherstone and 61.3% in Water Orton.
Water Orton is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (334 vs 277 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Atherstone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Water Orton averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,234 in Atherstone and £1,239 in Water Orton. 60.2% of homes in Atherstone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Water Orton.
Atherstone has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,667 in Water Orton and £31,264 in Atherstone. The median age is 45.6 in Atherstone and 45.6 in Water Orton. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Atherstone versus 70.4% in Water Orton. Employment rates stand at 59.2% in Atherstone and 58.9% in Water Orton.
| Indicator | Atherstone | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,666 | 3,484 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,264 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 59.2% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 24.8% |
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