Bedworth vs Tamworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bedworth wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Tamworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Tamworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Tamworth
£281,388
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Tamworth
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Tamworth
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Tamworth
418.6
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Tamworth
70
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Tamworth
£32,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Tamworth commands an average of £281,388, compared with £226,778 in Bedworth – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Tamworth it is a flat at £130,469.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Tamworth (£400,873 vs £313,851).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Tamworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 69.3 per 1,000 versus 81.1 per 1,000 in Bedworth. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Tamworth 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Tamworth, where 95.5% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Bedworth. There are 11 schools in Bedworth and 32 in Tamworth.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tamworth School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 32 |
| Primary | 10 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.4 Mbps in Bedworth and 418.6 Mbps in Tamworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 98.5% in Tamworth. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 78.5% in Tamworth.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (441 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedworth, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Tamworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,186 in Tamworth. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Tamworth.
Bedworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bedworth and £32,026.5 in Tamworth. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 44 in Tamworth. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 59.3% in Tamworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bedworth versus 68.7% in Tamworth. Bedworth has a population of 31,083 and Tamworth has 76,074.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 76,074 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £32,026.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 68.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 23.4% |
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