Bedworth vs Blaby and Whetstone
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Bedworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Blaby And Whetstone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bedworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Blaby and Whetstone
£325,405
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Blaby and Whetstone
59.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Blaby and Whetstone
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Blaby and Whetstone
327.3
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Blaby and Whetstone
70.5
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Blaby and Whetstone
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Blaby And Whetstone commands an average of £325,405, compared with £226,778 in Bedworth – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Blaby And Whetstone it is a flat at £160,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Blaby And Whetstone (£160,167 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBlaby And Whetstone has a crime rate of 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36% lower than Bedworth at 81.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Blaby And Whetstone 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 West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bedworth, where 80% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Blaby And Whetstone. There are 11 schools in Bedworth and 4 in Blaby And Whetstone.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blaby and Whetstone School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Blaby and Whetstone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 10 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.4 Mbps in Bedworth and 327.3 Mbps in Blaby And Whetstone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 94.5% in Blaby And Whetstone. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 57.2% in Blaby And Whetstone.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (441 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedworth, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Blaby And Whetstone. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,246 in Blaby And Whetstone. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Blaby And Whetstone.
Bedworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £31,041.7 in Blaby And Whetstone. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 45 in Blaby And Whetstone. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 59% in Blaby And Whetstone. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bedworth versus 76.3% in Blaby And Whetstone. Bedworth has a population of 31,083 and Blaby And Whetstone has 14,072.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Blaby and Whetstone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 14,072 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 33.4% |
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