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Balsall Common vs Whitnash

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.

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The verdict

Whitnash is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 38% lower. For families, Balsall Common edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Balsall Common

£482,990

Whitnash

£348,879

Crime Rate

Balsall Common

78.8

Whitnash

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Balsall Common

100.0%

Whitnash

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Balsall Common

338.4

Whitnash

436.3

EPC Rating

Balsall Common

71

Whitnash

71.2

Median Income

Balsall Common

£32,055

Whitnash

£33,781

Property in Balsall Common commands an average of £482,990, compared with £348,879 in Whitnash – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Balsall Common is a flat at £188,223, while in Whitnash it is a flat at £190,367.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 41% pricier in Balsall Common (£707,991 vs £500,477).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Balsall Common prices grew faster — 24% vs 14%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Balsall Common and Whitnash at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families may prefer Balsall Common, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Whitnash. There are 2 schools in Balsall Common and 4 in Whitnash.

Balsall Common School Inspection Breakdown

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

Whitnash School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBalsall CommonWhitnash
Total Schools24
Primary14
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 436.3 Mbps in Whitnash and 338.4 Mbps in Balsall Common. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Balsall Common and 98.1% in Whitnash. Gigabit availability stands at 62.3% in Balsall Common and 82.3% in Whitnash.

Whitnash is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (436 vs 338 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Whitnash leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.2 (C), while Balsall Common averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,115 in Balsall Common and £1,332 in Whitnash. 63.3% of homes in Balsall Common have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Whitnash.

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 Whitnash and £32,055.2 in Balsall Common. The median age is 43 in Balsall Common and 45.8 in Whitnash. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Balsall Common versus 68.1% in Whitnash. Employment rates stand at 58.1% in Balsall Common and 58.9% in Whitnash.

IndicatorBalsall CommonWhitnash
Population7,0948,914
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 Whitnash?
Balsall Common and Whitnash are approximately 10.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Balsall Common or Whitnash?
Whitnash is cheaper, with an average house price of £348,879.
Is Balsall Common or Whitnash safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Balsall Common or Whitnash?
Balsall Common has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Balsall Common or Whitnash?
Whitnash has faster average broadband at 436.3 Mbps.

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