Blackheath vs Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Blackheath edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Blackheath
£894,432
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£836,082
Crime Rate
Blackheath
95.1
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackheath
100.0%
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blackheath
439.4
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
333.8
EPC Rating
Blackheath
68.8
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
70
Median Income
Blackheath
£28,800
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Coleshill (north Warwickshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £836,082 versus £894,432 in Blackheath. The most affordable entry point in Blackheath is a flat at £629,111, while in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) it is a flat at £172,848.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 264% pricier in Blackheath (£629,111 vs £172,848).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) prices grew faster — 159% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) (61.5 per 1,000) compared to Blackheath (95.1 per 1,000), a 55% difference. The most common crime category in Blackheath is violent-crime, while in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Blackheath: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Blackheath School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blackheath | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Blackheath enjoy 439.4 Mbps on average, while Coleshill (north Warwickshire) lags behind at 333.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Blackheath and 91.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Gigabit availability stands at 81.3% in Blackheath and 61.3% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Blackheath is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (439 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) is band C (score 70), ahead of Blackheath's band C (score 68.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,116 in Blackheath and £1,239 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). 55.8% of homes in Blackheath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 57.7% reach band C or above, vs 55.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Blackheath has a population of 6,950 while Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has 6,744. Median household income is £32,667 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and £28,800 in Blackheath. The median age is 41.5 in Blackheath and 45.6 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackheath and 58.9% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
| Indicator | Blackheath | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,950 | 6,744 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,800 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.9% | 24.8% |
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