Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Royal Leamington Spa 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 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.
| Metric | Balsall Common | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Balsall Common | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,094 | 51,321 |
| Median Age | 43 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,055.2 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 45.2% |
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