Bedworth vs Kingsbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bedworth wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Kingsbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bedworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Kingsbury
£289,021
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Kingsbury
61.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Kingsbury
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Kingsbury
334.7
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Kingsbury
70.3
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Kingsbury
£32,857
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £226,778, Bedworth undercuts Kingsbury (£289,021) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Kingsbury it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Kingsbury (£197,500 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 50%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Kingsbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61 per 1,000 versus 81.1 per 1,000 in Bedworth. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury, which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingsbury School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 2 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bedworth averages 441.4 Mbps – ahead of Kingsbury's 334.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 91.7% in Kingsbury. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 60% in Kingsbury.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (441 vs 335 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedworth, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Kingsbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,219 in Kingsbury. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Kingsbury.
Bedworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,856.7 in Kingsbury and £32,532.3 in Bedworth. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 44.8 in Kingsbury. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 58.6% in Kingsbury. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bedworth versus 70.2% in Kingsbury. Bedworth has a population of 31,083 and Kingsbury has 3,555.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Kingsbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 3,555 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 44.8 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £32,856.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 58.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 26.8% |
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