Barwell vs Coventry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Barwell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Coventry has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barwell
£248,290
Coventry
£269,873
Crime Rate
Barwell
97.2
Coventry
88.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barwell
100.0%
Coventry
90.1%
Avg Download Speed
Barwell
292.2
Coventry
490.7
EPC Rating
Barwell
71
Coventry
71.6
Median Income
Barwell
£31,173
Coventry
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Coventry commands an average of £269,873, compared with £248,290 in Barwell – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Barwell is a flat at £99,385, while in Coventry it is a flat at £132,373.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Coventry (£435,251 vs £294,614).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barwell prices grew faster — 69% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCoventry has a crime rate of 88.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Barwell at 97.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barwell is violent-crime, while in Coventry it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Barwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.1% in Coventry. There are 2 schools in Barwell and 107 in Coventry.
Barwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barwell | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 107 |
| Primary | 2 | 85 |
| Secondary | 0 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.7 Mbps in Coventry and 292.2 Mbps in Barwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Barwell and 99.3% in Coventry. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Barwell and 97.8% in Coventry.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (491 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coventry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Barwell averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Barwell and £998 in Coventry. 61.5% of homes in Barwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Coventry.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Barwell and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 45.2 in Barwell and 40.9 in Coventry. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Barwell versus 62.7% in Coventry. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Barwell and 56.2% in Coventry.
| Indicator | Barwell | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,149 | 343,623 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £29,751 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 27.6% |
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