Broughton Astley vs Coalville
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsCoalville 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.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Coalville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 21,975 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £31,876.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 30.7% |
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