Bedworth vs Desford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bedworth offers lower property prices by roughly 31%. Desford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Desford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Desford
£330,177
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Desford
53.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Desford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Desford
292.2
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Desford
71
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Desford
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bedworth is £226,778, which is 31% less than Desford at £330,177. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Desford it is a flat at £109,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Desford (£427,375 vs £313,851).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Desford (53.2 per 1,000) compared to Bedworth (81.1 per 1,000), a 52% difference. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Desford 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 MidlandsDesford has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Bedworth. Bedworth has 11 schools in total, while Desford has 2.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Desford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bedworth offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Desford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 95.6% in Desford. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 48.5% in Desford.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (441 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bedworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Desford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,245 in Desford. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Desford.
Bedworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £31,172.7 in Desford. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 45.2 in Desford. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 60.5% in Desford. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bedworth versus 76% in Desford.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Desford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 3,817 |
| 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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