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Balsall Common vs Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Southam (stratford On Avon) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Balsall Common

£482,990

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

£386,740

Crime Rate

Balsall Common

78.8

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Balsall Common

100.0%

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Balsall Common

338.4

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

431.2

EPC Rating

Balsall Common

71

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

71

Median Income

Balsall Common

£32,055

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

£32,929

At £386,740, Southam (stratford On Avon) undercuts Balsall Common (£482,990) by around 25% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Southam (stratford On Avon) it is a flat at £170,859.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Balsall Common (£323,333 vs £251,473).

Price Trend (11 Years)

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

Crime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Southam (stratford On Avon) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 2 schools in Balsall Common, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Southam (stratford On Avon), which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown

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

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBalsall CommonSoutham (Stratford-on-Avon)
Total Schools24
Primary13
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Southam (stratford On Avon) averages 431.2 Mbps – ahead of Balsall Common's 338.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 95.2% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 82.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).

Southam (stratford On Avon) is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (431 vs 338 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Balsall Common, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Southam (stratford On Avon). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,307 in Southam (stratford On Avon). 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).

Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,928.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon) and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 45.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon). Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 60.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 69.2% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Balsall Common has a population of 7,094 and Southam (stratford On Avon) has 8,103.

IndicatorBalsall CommonSoutham (Stratford-on-Avon)
Population7,0948,103
Median Age4345.5
Median Household Income£32,055.2£32,928.5
Employment Rate58.1%60.9%
Owner Occupied67.1%69.2%
Degree-Level Qualified30%37.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Balsall Common and Southam (stratford On Avon)?
Balsall Common and Southam (stratford On Avon) are approximately 14.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Southam (stratford On Avon)?
Southam (stratford On Avon) is cheaper, with an average house price of £386,740.
Is Balsall Common or Southam (stratford On Avon) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Southam (stratford On Avon)?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Southam (stratford On Avon)?
Southam (stratford On Avon) has faster average broadband at 431.2 Mbps.

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