Bedworth vs Water Orton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bedworth wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Water Orton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bedworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedworth
£226,778
Water Orton
£285,609
Crime Rate
Bedworth
81.1
Water Orton
61.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedworth
80.0%
Water Orton
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedworth
441.4
Water Orton
333.8
EPC Rating
Bedworth
71.3
Water Orton
70
Median Income
Bedworth
£32,532
Water Orton
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Water Orton commands an average of £285,609, compared with £226,778 in Bedworth – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Bedworth is a flat at £106,495, while in Water Orton it is a flat at £156,792.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Water Orton (£156,792 vs £106,495).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedworth prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Water Orton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.7 per 1,000 versus 81.1 per 1,000 in Bedworth. The most common crime category in Bedworth is violent-crime, while in Water Orton 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 Bedworth, where 80% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 0% in Water Orton. There are 11 schools in Bedworth and 1 in Water Orton.
Bedworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Water Orton School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedworth | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 1 |
| Primary | 10 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 441.4 Mbps in Bedworth and 333.8 Mbps in Water Orton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bedworth and 91.7% in Water Orton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bedworth and 61.3% in Water Orton.
Bedworth is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (441 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedworth, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Water Orton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bedworth and £1,239 in Water Orton. 61.5% of homes in Bedworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Water Orton.
Bedworth has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,667 in Water Orton and £32,532.3 in Bedworth. The median age is 43.7 in Bedworth and 45.6 in Water Orton. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bedworth and 58.9% in Water Orton. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bedworth versus 70.4% in Water Orton. Bedworth has a population of 31,083 and Water Orton has 3,484.
| Indicator | Bedworth | Water Orton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,083 | 3,484 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 24.8% |
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