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Balsall Common vs Wellesbourne

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Wellesbourne at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Balsall 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.

MetricBalsall CommonWellesbourne
Total Schools21
Primary11
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBalsall CommonWellesbourne
Population7,0947,015
Median Age4345.8
Median Household Income£32,055.2£33,781
Employment Rate58.1%58.9%
Owner Occupied67.1%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30%42.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Balsall Common and Wellesbourne?
Balsall Common and Wellesbourne are approximately 13.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Wellesbourne?
Wellesbourne is cheaper, with an average house price of £349,532.
Is Balsall Common or Wellesbourne safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Wellesbourne?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Wellesbourne?
Balsall Common has faster average broadband at 338.4 Mbps.

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