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Bedworth vs Broughton Astley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Bedworth offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bedworth edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bedworth

£226,778

Broughton Astley

£334,722

Crime Rate

Bedworth

81.1

Broughton Astley

31.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bedworth

80.0%

Broughton Astley

66.7%

Avg Download Speed

Bedworth

441.4

Broughton Astley

292.2

EPC Rating

Bedworth

71.3

Broughton Astley

71

Median Income

Bedworth

£32,532

Broughton Astley

£31,173

Buyers will find Bedworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,778 versus £334,722 in Broughton Astley. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Broughton Astley it is a terraced at £211,873.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Broughton Astley (£411,612 vs £313,851).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 44%.

Crime is lower in Broughton Astley (31.1 per 1,000) compared to Bedworth (81.1 per 1,000), a 161% difference. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Broughton Astley it is criminal-damage-arson.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Bedworth's most common crime is violent crime; in Broughton Astley it's criminal damage & arson.

School quality favours Bedworth: 80% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Broughton Astley.

Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBedworthBroughton Astley
Total Schools114
Primary103
Secondary11
% Top two bands80%66.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Bedworth enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Broughton Astley lags behind at 292.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 95.6% in Broughton Astley. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 48.5% in Broughton Astley.

Bedworth is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Bedworth is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Broughton Astley's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,245 in Broughton Astley. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Broughton Astley.

Bedworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bedworth has a population of 31,083 while Broughton Astley has 9,649. Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 45.2 in Broughton Astley. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 60.5% in Broughton Astley.

IndicatorBedworthBroughton Astley
Population31,0839,649
Median Age43.745.2
Median Household Income£32,532.3£31,172.7
Employment Rate60%60.5%
Owner Occupied68.6%76%
Degree-Level Qualified28.1%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bedworth and Broughton Astley?
Bedworth and Broughton Astley are approximately 11.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bedworth or Broughton Astley?
Bedworth is cheaper, with an average house price of £226,778.
Is Bedworth or Broughton Astley safer?
Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate at 31.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bedworth or Broughton Astley?
Bedworth has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 80%.
Which has faster broadband, Bedworth or Broughton Astley?
Bedworth has faster average broadband at 441.4 Mbps.

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