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Balsall Common vs Cubbington

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Cubbington offers lower property prices by roughly 19%. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Balsall Common

£482,990

Cubbington

£406,576

Crime Rate

Balsall Common

78.8

Cubbington

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Balsall Common

100.0%

Cubbington

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Balsall Common

338.4

Cubbington

429.4

EPC Rating

Balsall Common

71

Cubbington

71.7

Median Income

Balsall Common

£32,055

Cubbington

£35,986

Buyers will find Cubbington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £406,576 versus £482,990 in Balsall Common. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Cubbington it is a flat at £206,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £506,126).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Cubbington prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Cubbington at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Balsall Common: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cubbington.

Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Cubbington School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBalsall CommonCubbington
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Cubbington enjoy 429.4 Mbps on average, while Balsall Common lags behind at 338.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 99.3% in Cubbington. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 78.9% in Cubbington.

Cubbington is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (429 vs 338 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Cubbington is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Balsall Common's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,212 in Cubbington. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Cubbington.

Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Balsall Common has a population of 7,094 while Cubbington has 3,895. Median household income is £35,986 in Cubbington and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 43.2 in Cubbington. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 59% in Cubbington.

IndicatorBalsall CommonCubbington
Population7,0943,895
Median Age4343.2
Median Household Income£32,055.2£35,986
Employment Rate58.1%59%
Owner Occupied67.1%65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified30%45.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Balsall Common and Cubbington?
Balsall Common and Cubbington are approximately 8.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Cubbington?
Cubbington is cheaper, with an average house price of £406,576.
Is Balsall Common or Cubbington safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Cubbington?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Cubbington?
Cubbington has faster average broadband at 429.4 Mbps.

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