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Broughton Astley vs Coalville

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Coalville offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coalville edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Broughton Astley

£334,722

Coalville

£264,778

Crime Rate

Broughton Astley

31.1

Coalville

54.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broughton Astley

66.7%

Coalville

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

Broughton Astley

292.2

Coalville

394.3

EPC Rating

Broughton Astley

71

Coalville

71.7

Median Income

Broughton Astley

£31,173

Coalville

£31,877

The average house price in Coalville is £264,778, which is 26% less than Broughton Astley at £334,722. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Coalville it is a flat at £105,438.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Broughton Astley (£211,873 vs £172,632).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 34%.

With 31.1 offences per 1,000 people, Broughton Astley is the safer of the two – 75% lower than Coalville's 54.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Coalville it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Coalville it's violent crime.

Coalville has 83.3% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Broughton Astley. Broughton Astley has 4 schools in total, while Coalville has 7.

Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% 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.

MetricBroughton AstleyCoalville
Total Schools47
Primary35
Secondary12
% Top two bands66.7%83.3%

Broadband & Connectivity

Coalville offers faster average downloads at 394.3 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 94.9% in Coalville. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 74.8% in Coalville.

Coalville is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (394 vs 292 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Coalville are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Broughton Astley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £1,154 in Coalville. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley 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 61.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 44 in Coalville. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 58.4% in Coalville. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 72% in Coalville.

IndicatorBroughton AstleyCoalville
Population9,64921,975
Median Age45.244
Median Household Income£31,172.7£31,876.7
Employment Rate60.5%58.4%
Owner Occupied76%72%
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%30.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broughton Astley and Coalville?
Broughton Astley and Coalville are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broughton Astley or Coalville?
Coalville is cheaper, with an average house price of £264,778.
Is Broughton Astley or Coalville safer?
Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate at 31.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broughton Astley or Coalville?
Coalville has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 83.3%.
Which has faster broadband, Broughton Astley or Coalville?
Coalville has faster average broadband at 394.3 Mbps.

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