Balsall Common vs Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime 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)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Balsall Common | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Balsall Common | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,094 | 8,103 |
| Median Age | 43 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,055.2 | £32,928.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 60.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 37.2% |
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