Bedworth vs Royal Leamington Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bedworth offers lower property prices by roughly 51%. For families, Royal Leamington Spa edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Royal Leamington Spa
£462,592
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Royal Leamington Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Royal Leamington Spa
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Royal Leamington Spa
429.4
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Royal Leamington Spa
71.7
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Royal Leamington Spa
£35,986
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Bedworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,778 versus £462,592 in Royal Leamington Spa. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Royal Leamington Spa it is a flat at £215,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Royal Leamington Spa (£215,256 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bedworth and Royal Leamington Spa at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Royal Leamington Spa: 92.3% 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.
Royal Leamington Spa School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 15 |
| Primary | 10 | 13 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedworth enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Royal Leamington Spa lags behind at 429.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 99.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (441 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Royal Leamington Spa is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Bedworth's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,212 in Royal Leamington Spa. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Royal Leamington Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedworth has a population of 31,083 while Royal Leamington Spa has 51,321. Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £32,532.3 in Bedworth. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 59% in Royal Leamington Spa.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 51,321 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 45.2% |
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