Balsall Common vs Wellesbourne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Wellesbourne is about 38% cheaper on average. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Balsall Common
£482,990
Wellesbourne
£349,532
Crime Rate
Balsall Common
78.8
Wellesbourne
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Balsall Common
100.0%
Wellesbourne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Balsall Common
338.4
Wellesbourne
257.7
EPC Rating
Balsall Common
71
Wellesbourne
71.2
Median Income
Balsall Common
£32,055
Wellesbourne
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Wellesbourne is £349,532, which is 38% less than Balsall Common at £482,990. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Wellesbourne it is a flat at £191,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 60% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £443,140).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Balsall Common prices grew faster — 24% vs -3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Wellesbourne at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBalsall Common has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Wellesbourne. Balsall Common has 2 schools in total, while Wellesbourne has 1.
Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wellesbourne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Balsall Common | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Balsall Common offers faster average downloads at 338.4 Mbps, compared to 257.7 Mbps in Wellesbourne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 92.7% in Wellesbourne. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 41.1% in Wellesbourne.
Balsall Common is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (338 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wellesbourne are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Balsall Common. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,332 in Wellesbourne. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Wellesbourne.
Balsall Common has more energy-efficient housing — 63.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Wellesbourne and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 45.8 in Wellesbourne. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 58.9% in Wellesbourne. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 68.1% in Wellesbourne.
| Indicator | Balsall Common | Wellesbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,094 | 7,015 |
| Median Age | 43 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,055.2 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 58.1% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 42.4% |
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