Balsall Common vs Kenilworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Kenilworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Balsall Common | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Balsall Common | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,094 | 22,239 |
| Median Age | 43 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,055.2 | £33,236.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 36.5% |
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