Bedworth vs Coventry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bedworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Bedworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coventry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Coventry
£269,873
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Coventry
88.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Coventry
90.1%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Coventry
490.7
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Coventry
71.6
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Coventry
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £226,778, Bedworth undercuts Coventry (£269,873) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Coventry it is a flat at £132,373.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Coventry (£435,251 vs £313,851).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsBedworth has a crime rate of 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Coventry at 88.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedworth 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 West MidlandsOf the 11 schools in Bedworth, 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coventry, which has 107 schools, the figure is 90.1%.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Bedworth | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 107 |
| Primary | 10 | 85 |
| Secondary | 1 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 90.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coventry averages 490.7 Mbps – ahead of Bedworth's 441.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 99.3% in Coventry. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 97.8% in Coventry.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (491 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coventry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Bedworth averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £998 in Coventry. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth 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 £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 40.9 in Coventry. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bedworth versus 62.7% in Coventry. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 56.2% in Coventry.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 343,623 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £29,751 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 27.6% |
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