Bedworth vs Kenilworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bedworth is about 49% cheaper on average. For families, Kenilworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Kenilworth
£442,917
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Kenilworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Kenilworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Kenilworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Kenilworth
71
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Kenilworth
£33,237
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bedworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,778 versus £442,917 in Kenilworth. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Kenilworth it is a flat at £217,509.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Kenilworth (£217,509 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bedworth and Kenilworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Kenilworth: 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.
Kenilworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 7 |
| Primary | 10 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedworth enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Kenilworth lags behind at 357.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 95.1% in Kenilworth. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 66% in Kenilworth.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (441 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedworth is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Kenilworth's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,122 in Kenilworth. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Kenilworth.
Kenilworth has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedworth has a population of 31,083 while Kenilworth has 22,239. Median household income is £33,236.5 in Kenilworth and £32,532.3 in Bedworth. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 42.4 in Kenilworth. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 58.1% in Kenilworth.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 22,239 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £33,236.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 36.5% |
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