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Balsall Common vs Royal Leamington Spa

Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Royal Leamington Spa is about 4% cheaper on average. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Balsall Common

£482,990

Royal Leamington Spa

£462,592

Crime Rate

Balsall Common

78.8

Royal Leamington Spa

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Balsall Common

100.0%

Royal Leamington Spa

92.3%

Avg Download Speed

Balsall Common

338.4

Royal Leamington Spa

429.4

EPC Rating

Balsall Common

71

Royal Leamington Spa

71.7

Median Income

Balsall Common

£32,055

Royal Leamington Spa

£35,986

Buyers will find Royal Leamington Spa more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £462,592 versus £482,990 in Balsall Common. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Royal Leamington Spa it is a flat at £215,256.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £577,047).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Balsall Common prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Royal Leamington Spa 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 92.3% in Royal Leamington Spa.

Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown

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

Royal Leamington Spa School Inspection Breakdown

92.3% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBalsall CommonRoyal Leamington Spa
Total Schools215
Primary113
Secondary12
% Top two bands100%92.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Royal Leamington Spa 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 Royal Leamington Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa.

Royal Leamington Spa 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 Royal Leamington Spa 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 Royal Leamington Spa. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Royal Leamington Spa.

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 Royal Leamington Spa has 51,321. Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 59% in Royal Leamington Spa.

IndicatorBalsall CommonRoyal Leamington Spa
Population7,09451,321
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 Royal Leamington Spa?
Balsall Common and Royal Leamington Spa are approximately 8.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Royal Leamington Spa?
Royal Leamington Spa is cheaper, with an average house price of £462,592.
Is Balsall Common or Royal Leamington Spa safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Royal Leamington Spa?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Royal Leamington Spa?
Royal Leamington Spa has faster average broadband at 429.4 Mbps.

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