Bedworth vs Bulkington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bedworth offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Bedworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Bulkington
£325,320
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Bulkington
81.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Bulkington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Bulkington
441.4
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Bulkington
71.3
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Bulkington
£32,532
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bedworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,778 versus £325,320 in Bulkington. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Bulkington it is a terraced at £172,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 59% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Bedworth (81.1 per 1,000) compared to Bulkington (81.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Bulkington 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Bulkington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Bedworth.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedworth enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Bulkington lags behind at 441.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 97.3% in Bulkington. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 86.4% in Bulkington.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (441 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedworth is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Bulkington's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,154 in Bulkington. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Bulkington.
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 Bulkington has 5,670. Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £32,532.3 in Bulkington. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 43.7 in Bulkington. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 60% in Bulkington.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Bulkington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 5,670 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.7 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £32,532.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 28.1% |
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