Bedworth vs Broughton Astley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Bedworth | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 10 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 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.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Broughton Astley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 9,649 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 32.6% |
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