Birstall vs Coalville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birstall is about 2% cheaper on average. Coalville has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Coalville
£264,778
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Coalville
54.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Coalville
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Coalville
394.3
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Coalville
71.7
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Coalville
£31,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Birstall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,306 versus £264,778 in Coalville. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Coalville it is a flat at £105,438.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 58% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £105,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Birstall prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 54.5 offences per 1,000 people, Coalville is the safer of the two – 25% lower than Birstall's 68 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Coalville 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 East MidlandsSchool quality favours Birstall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Coalville.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birstall enjoy 486.2 Mbps on average, while Coalville lags behind at 394.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 94.9% in Coalville. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 74.8% in Coalville.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (486 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coalville is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Birstall's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,154 in Coalville. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.3% in Coalville.
Coalville has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birstall has a population of 13,960 while Coalville has 21,975. Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 44 in Coalville. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 58.4% in Coalville.
| Indicator | Birstall | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 21,975 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30.7% |
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