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Balsall Common vs Kenilworth

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Kenilworth offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Balsall Common

£482,990

Kenilworth

£442,917

Crime Rate

Balsall Common

78.8

Kenilworth

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Balsall Common

100.0%

Kenilworth

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Balsall Common

338.4

Kenilworth

357.4

EPC Rating

Balsall Common

71

Kenilworth

71

Median Income

Balsall Common

£32,055

Kenilworth

£33,237

Buyers will find Kenilworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £442,917 versus £482,990 in Balsall Common. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Kenilworth it is a flat at £217,509.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 13% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £624,602).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth.

Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown

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

Kenilworth School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBalsall CommonKenilworth
Total Schools27
Primary16
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Kenilworth enjoy 357.4 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 95.1% in Kenilworth. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 66% in Kenilworth.

Kenilworth is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (357 vs 338 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Balsall Common is band C (score 71), ahead of Kenilworth's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,122 in Kenilworth. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Kenilworth.

Kenilworth has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Balsall Common has a population of 7,094 while Kenilworth has 22,239. Median household income is £33,236.5 in Kenilworth and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 42.4 in Kenilworth. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 58.1% in Kenilworth.

IndicatorBalsall CommonKenilworth
Population7,09422,239
Median Age4342.4
Median Household Income£32,055.2£33,236.5
Employment Rate58.1%58.1%
Owner Occupied67.1%65.6%
Degree-Level Qualified30%36.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Balsall Common and Kenilworth?
Balsall Common and Kenilworth are approximately 4.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Kenilworth?
Kenilworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £442,917.
Is Balsall Common or Kenilworth safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Kenilworth?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Kenilworth?
Kenilworth has faster average broadband at 357.4 Mbps.

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