Bloxwich vs Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bloxwich wins on house prices with a 71% gap. Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bloxwich
£244,941
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£836,082
Crime Rate
Bloxwich
90.5
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bloxwich
88.2%
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bloxwich
450.9
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
333.8
EPC Rating
Bloxwich
69.2
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
70
Median Income
Bloxwich
£29,023
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) commands an average of £836,082, compared with £244,941 in Bloxwich – a difference of 71%. The most affordable entry point in Bloxwich is a flat at £113,000, while in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) it is a flat at £172,848.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) (£172,848 vs £113,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) prices grew faster — 159% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Coleshill (north Warwickshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.5 per 1,000 versus 90.5 per 1,000 in Bloxwich. The most common crime category in Bloxwich 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Coleshill (north Warwickshire), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.2% in Bloxwich. There are 19 schools in Bloxwich and 4 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Bloxwich School Inspection Breakdown
88.2% of 19 schools (17 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Bloxwich | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 4 |
| Primary | 17 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.2% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.9 Mbps in Bloxwich and 333.8 Mbps in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Bloxwich and 91.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Gigabit availability stands at 86.9% in Bloxwich and 61.3% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Bloxwich is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (451 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coleshill (north Warwickshire), scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Bloxwich. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Bloxwich and £1,239 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). 58.6% of homes in Bloxwich have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Bloxwich has more energy-efficient housing — 58.6% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,667 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and £29,023 in Bloxwich. The median age is 44.2 in Bloxwich and 45.6 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bloxwich and 58.9% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Bloxwich versus 70.4% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Bloxwich has a population of 51,891 and Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has 6,744.
| Indicator | Bloxwich | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,891 | 6,744 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,023 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 24.8% |
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