Town comparison
Broughton Astley vs Coventry
Which is better to live in? 14.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coventry wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Broughton Astley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coventry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Broughton Astley
£334,722
Coventry
£269,873
Crime Rate
Broughton Astley
31.1
Coventry
88.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broughton Astley
66.7%
Coventry
90.1%
Avg Download Speed
Broughton Astley
292.2
Coventry
490.7
EPC Rating
Broughton Astley
71
Coventry
71.6
Median Income
Broughton Astley
£31,173
Coventry
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Broughton Astley commands an average of £334,722, compared with £269,873 in Coventry – a difference of 24%. The most affordable entry point in Broughton Astley is a terraced at £211,873, while in Coventry it is a flat at £132,373.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 7% pricier in Coventry (£273,000 vs £252,536).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broughton Astley prices grew faster — 44% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Broughton Astley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 31.1 per 1,000 versus 88.3 per 1,000 in Coventry. The most common crime category in Broughton Astley is criminal-damage-arson, while in Coventry it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Broughton Astley's most common crime is criminal damage & arson; in Coventry it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Coventry, where 90.1% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Broughton Astley. There are 4 schools in Broughton Astley and 107 in Coventry.
Broughton Astley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Broughton Astley | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 107 |
| Primary | 3 | 85 |
| Secondary | 1 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 90.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.7 Mbps in Coventry and 292.2 Mbps in Broughton Astley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Broughton Astley and 99.3% in Coventry. Gigabit availability stands at 48.5% in Broughton Astley and 97.8% in Coventry.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (491 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coventry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Broughton Astley averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,245 in Broughton Astley and £998 in Coventry. 61.5% of homes in Broughton Astley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Coventry.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Broughton Astley and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 45.2 in Broughton Astley and 40.9 in Coventry. Owner-occupancy is 76% in Broughton Astley versus 62.7% in Coventry. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Broughton Astley and 56.2% in Coventry.
| Indicator | Broughton Astley | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 343,623 |
| Median Age | 45.2 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,172.7 | £29,751 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 76% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 27.6% |
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